BEIJING — His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a state visit to China at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, marking the first visit to the country by an Omani Sultan.
The November 1–2 visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations and explore opportunities to expand cooperation across several sectors, according to statements issued ahead of the trip.
Talks will focus on advancing partnerships and shared interests, the Diwan of Royal Court said in an earlier statement.
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Oman’s ambassador to China, His Excellency Anwar bin Ahmed Muqabil, told the Oman News Agency that the visit offered an opportunity to broaden the countries’ strategic partnership.
Bilateral trade exceeded $25 billion in 2025, with China representing the largest market for Omani exports, the ambassador said. Priorities for cooperation include energy, manufacturing, logistics, technology and industrial supply chains.
