Oman and Türkiye forge growing partnership across multiple sectors

The relationship between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Türkiye is distinguished by a strong alignment across multiple domains, including diplomacy, economy, military affairs, investment, trade, and culture. This partnership was significantly reinforced by the signing of numerous agreements and memoranda of understanding during His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik‘s state visit to the Republic of Türkiye in November 2024, underscoring a mutual commitment to deepening cooperation in all sectors.

The forthcoming state visit to Oman by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye, undertaken at the invitation of His Majesty, marks a significant step in advancing relations and opening new horizons for economic and investment cooperation, reflecting the deep-rooted and close ties between the two nations.

During his visit to Türkiye, His Majesty commended Türkiye's supportive stances on Arab and regional issues, underscoring the profound fraternal relations between the two countries and their shared commitment to enhancing cooperation.

Both leaders emphasised the importance of strengthening economic relations by increasing trade volume and encouraging joint investments.

The President of Türkiye's state visit to Oman is an expression of a shared will to maintain this growing momentum. The visit reflects the strategic importance of the historical ties between Türkiye and Oman. It is expected to explore bilateral issues and to address regional and international issues of common interest, particularly regarding the genocide committed by Israel in Palestine. It is also expected that cooperation agreements in many vital fields such as energy, education, and media will be signed.

The Turkish Ambassador affirmed that through its foreign policy Oman has become a leading actor in upholding regional stability, owing to its balanced and constructive approach, its neutral stance, and its role as a mediator, through which it advances solutions based on dialogue and diplomacy.

“We in Türkiye deeply value the efforts undertaken by the Sultanate of Oman in this regard. Regional stability and security represent a strategic priority for Türkiye, which is why we ourselves have embraced the role of mediator and dialogue facilitator in numerous regional and international crises,” he said.

Sheikh Faisal bin Abdullah Al Rowas, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), also believes that the visit of President Erdoğan  to Oman marks a significant milestone in the evolving bilateral relationship between the two friendly nations. He said that the visit reflects the depth of political and economic ties and a shared commitment to elevating cooperation particularly in the economic, commercial, and investment sectors.

Sheikh Salim Alrowas, Head of the Omani representation in the Omani-Turkish Business Council, said that the upcoming visit by Turkish President Erdoğan holds great significance, noting that is the first visit by a Turkish president to the Sultanate.

Lujaina Alzaabi, Honorary President of the Omani-Turkish Friendship Association, noted that the Turkish President's visit signals a mutual desire to develop the relationship between Oman and Türkiye to a comprehensive strategic partnership encompassing investment, energy, industry, culture, defence, and other key areas.

She added that the visit presents an opportunity for the Sultanate of Oman to diversify its trade partnerships and attract investment from Türkiye, which possesses significant expertise in infrastructure, construction, and manufacturing industries.

This is an unofficial English version of an Arabic report. To view the official Arabic text, click here.