The fifth session of political consultations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam was held in the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi.

The consultations were chaired by Sheikh Khalifa Alharthy, Foreign Ministry Undersecretary for Political Affairs, and Nguyen Minh Hang, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.

During the session, the Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister informed the Undersecretary of her government’s decision to open an embassy for Vietnam in Muscat, in order to strengthen the growing relations between the two countries and in appreciation of the Sultanate of Oman’s role and status at both regional and international levels.

The session reviewed aspects of cooperation in the fields of information technology, tourism, and energy, alongside exploring the possibility of logistical and air connectivity between the two countries. It also discussed regional developments in the Gulf region and East Asia.

The session was attended by Sheikh Abdulaziz Mohammed Alhosni, Head of the Asia and Pacific Department at the Foreign Ministry, along with officials from both countries.