His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik left Oman this morning for a four day state visit to the United Kingdom, at the invitation of His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Head of the Commonwealth.

The visit reflects the historic ties between the Sultanate of Oman and the United Kingdom and the enduring friendship between the two peoples. It also reflects the commitment of the leaderships of both countries to strengthening their strategic partnership and expanding cooperation and investment across various fields, in pursuit of further growth and prosperity for both countries.

His Majesty was seen off at the Royal Airport by members of the Royal Family, Ministers and senior military commanders.

His Majesty is accompanied by a high level official delegation comprising: His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik bin Taimur Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs; His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs; His Highness Sayyid Loay bin Ghalib Al Said, Secretary General of the Royal Court; Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal bin Saud Al Busaidi, Minister of the Royal Court; Lieutenant General Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nomani, Minister of the Royal Office; Sayyid Hamood bin Faisal bin Said Al Busaidi, Minister of the Interior; Oman’s Foreign Minister, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi; Dr Hamad bin Said Al Aufi, Head of the Private Office; Dr Madiha bint Ahmed bin Nasser Al Shibani, Minister of Education; Nasser bin Khamis Al Jashmi, Chairman of the Tax Authority; Hussein bin Ali bin Abdul Latif, Adviser at the Private Office; Anwar bin Hilal bin Hamdoun Al Jabri, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion; and Ambassador Badr bin Mohammed Al Mantheri, Oman’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom.

To read more on the background to His Majesty’s visit please visit the News+ section of this website : https://www.fm.gov.om/en/news/news-plus/