MUSCAT – Organised by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Muscat in cooperation with the Foreign Ministry, the event, held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa Alharthy, Foreign Ministry Undersecretary for Political Affairs, highlighted the depth of historical ties and the rich maritime and cultural heritage shaped by centuries of trade and cooperation between the two nations.
In his address, His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa Alharthy praised the strength of Omani–Dutch relations, noting that the long-standing partnership continues to expand across various sectors.
Her Excellency Maartje Peters, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Oman, reviewed the early stages of the bilateral relationship, recalling that the first Dutch ship arrived in Muscat in 1624 – a milestone that marked the beginning of a partnership that has endured for four centuries.
The event was attended by officials, ambassadors, members of the diplomatic corps, and prominent social figures.
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