The background to His Majesty’s official visit to France in graphics.

The two-day visit aims to strengthen cooperation between Oman and France.

The Sultanate of Oman has been elected to the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage for the 2026–2030 term. The election took place during the 11th session of the General Assembly of the States Parties to the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, held at the headquarters of UNESCO in Paris.

The call reviewed the friendship and cooperation between Oman and France.

The call also discussed efforts to ensure freedom of maritime navigation.

Ahmed Alaraimi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the French Republic, met with Frédéric Falcon, Member of the French National Assembly and Chairman of the Oman France Friendship Group in the National Assembly, in the presence of a number of French MPs. The meeting reviewed the latest developments in relations and ways to enhance cooperation in a number of

They reviewed the longstanding friendship between Oman and France and explored ways to strengthen cooperation and partnership.

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 55/2026 ratifying the agreement between the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and the Government of the French Republic on work permits for spouses of employees of official missions, signed in Paris on April 14, 2026. Article 1 ratifies the aforementioned agreement in accordance with the version attached to

Key meetings and calls held by Sayyid Badr with his counterparts and senior officials from April 25 to 30.

The Ministers discussed maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Ambassador Ahmed Alaraimi, Head of Mission of the Sultanate of Oman in Paris, participated in the 18th World Conference on Public Policies, taking place in Chantilly from April 24 to 26 on the theme “Global Governance”. The Conference, which brought together the President of the Senate as well as numerous leaders, Ministers, and Ambassadors, is a major event dedicated to

The Sultanate of Oman has said it is important to strengthen multilateral action to support the role of  the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in protecting education and safeguarding human heritage. In her address at the opening of the 224th session of the plenary sessions of UNESCO’s Executive Board’, Ambassador Amina Albalushi, Permanent Delegate of the Sultanate

The talks reflected the depth of the strategic partnership between the two friendly countries across various fields.

The discussions addressed developments in the region and the need to support mediation efforts

Ahmed Alaraimi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the French Republic , met with Dora Cattuti, the French President’s adviser for North Africa and the Middle East, at the Élysée Palace. During the meeting, they exchanged views on developments in the region and reaffirmed the importance of supporting the diplomatic track and resolving issues through dialogue and negotiations.