MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik visited Qatar on Monday, his third official overseas trip, since assuming power last year. 

His Majesty was greeted by Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, upon arrival at Doha International Airport. 

During his visit, both the countries signed agreements on military cooperation, taxation, tourism, ports, labour and investment. 

His Majesty the Sultan conferred the Oman Civil Order “Frist Class” on Sheikh Tamim. The order is considered one of the highest civilian orders, which is conferred on kings and presidents.

Meanwhile, the Emir of Qatar conferred on His Majesty the Sultan the “Sword of the Founder Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani”, the highest Qatari order.

Sheikh Tamim said he discussed with His Majesty ways to achieve aspirations of two countries. “I welcome my brother, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to his second country Qatar, which is proud of its historical brotherly relations with the brothers in Oman. Today, we discussed with His Majesty ways to consolidate these relations to achieve the aspirations of our people, and we also discussed ways to support security and peace in the region,” Sheikh Tamim added. 

For his part, His Majesty expressed his thanks to HH the Amir for the good reception and generous hospitality. His Majesty added that he looks forward to enhancing cooperation ties to realize joint aspirations and advance the interests of the two countries and peoples.