As part of the Sultanate of Oman’s participation in a Senior Officials’ Meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and the People’s Republic of China, Ambassador Sheikh Ahmed bin Hashel Al Maskari, Head of the Ministry’s Department for the  GCC and Region, met Chen Weiqing, Director General of the Department of West Asian and North African Affairs at China’s Foreign Ministry.

The meeting, reaffirmed the strength of relations between Oman and China. It also discussed ways to strengthen ties and expand cooperation in areas that serve the mutual interests of both countries.

They exchanged views on the latest regional developments and a range of issues of common interest.

The meeting was attended by Zhang Hua, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and officials from both countries.