HM to visit Belgium on Monday

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will go on a state-visit to the Kingdom of Belgium on Monday.

A statement was issued by the Diwan of Royal Court to this effect. It reads as follows:

“In response to an invitation received by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik from King Philippe Leopold Louis Marie, King of the Belgians, His Majesty the Sultan willgo on a state-visit to the Kingdom of Belgium with effect from Monday, 2 December 2024.

The visit comes within the context of promoting relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Belgium in a manner that meets aspiration of the two countries.

The visit will discuss areas of cooperation between the two countries in various spheres and means of boosting them to serve the joint interests.

During the visit, the two leaders will exchange views on a set of regional and international issues.

His Majesty the Sultan will be accompanied during the visit by a high-ranking official delegation comprising HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court, Gen. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nu’amani, Minister of the Royal Office, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, Dr. Hamad bin Said Al Aufi, Head of the Private Office, Abdussalam bin Mohammed Al Murshidi, Chairman of Oman Investment Authority, Eng. Salim bin Nassir Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals andRua Issa Al Zadjali, Ambassador of Oman to Belgium.

May the Almighty Allah protect His Majesty the Sultan in his journeys!”