His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received President Paul Kagame of the Republic of Rwanda at Al Hosn Palace in Salalah at the start of his official two-day visit to the Sultanate of Oman.

His Majesty welcomed the President as a dear guest of the country, wishing him and his accompanying delegation a pleasant and successful visit

An official reception ceremony was held in honour of President Kagame. Upon the arrival of the residential motorcade a contingent of Royal Cavalrymen lined up in salute. His Majesty then escorted President to the dais, where the Rwandan national anthem was played, and a 21-gun salute was fired in his honour.

His Majesty then greeted members of the Rwandan President’s official delegation, while President Kagame greeted senior Omani officials, members of the Royal Family and military commanders.

The Governor of Dhofar, led the welcoming party for President Kagame and his accompanying delegation upon their arrival at the Royal Airport in Salalah.

The President of the Republic of Rwanda is accompanied by an official delegation including Olivier Nduhungirehe, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation; Yusuf Murangwa, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning; Antoine Kajangwe, Minister of Trade and Industry; Solange Uwituze, Minister of State at the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources; Juliana Muganza, CEO of Rwanda Development Board; and Dan Munyuza, non resident Ambassador of Rwanda to Oman and other officials.