His Majesty receives Syrian President
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received today Dr Bashar Al Assad President of the Syrian Arab Republic who paid a working visit to the Sultanate of Oman.
His Majesty the Sultan led the welcoming party. When the jet touched down at the Royal Airport, His Majesty met the guest at the foot of the ramp, welcoming him and wishing him and his official delegation a pleasant stay in Oman.
The Syrian President was also received by His Highness 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; General Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nomani, Minister of the Royal Office; Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister; Sultan bin Salim Al Habsi, Minister of Finance; Dr Hamad bin Said Al Awfi, Head of the Private Office, Dr Madiha bint Ahmed Al Shibaniyah, Minister of Education; Abdulsalam bin Mohammed Al Murshidi, Chairman of Oman Investment Authority (OIA); Sayyid Turki bin Mahmoud Al Busaidi, Oman's Ambassador to Syria and Dr Idris Maya, Syria's Ambassador to Oman.
His Majesty and President Al Assad held an official session of talks at Al Barakah Palace.
At the outset of the session, His Majesty the Sultan renewed his sympathy and condolences to the guest and the Syrian brotherly people on the devastating earthquake that hit Syria and the Republic of Türkiye. His Majesty affirmed that the Sultanate of Oman continues its support for its brethren to overcome this natural disaster.
The Syrian President in turn expressed his utmost thanks to His Majesty, the government and the people of Omani for their solidarity with the Syrian Arab Republic. He also expressed his appreciation of the Omani relief efforts that have contributed to alleviating the impact of the earthquake.
During the talks, His Majesty and the Syrian President reviewed the progress of relations between the two brotherly countries and fields of joint cooperation. The two leaders also exchanged viewpoints on developments in regional and international arenas, as well as endeavours to build security and stability in the region and the world.
The official session of talks was attended from the Omani side by His Highness 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, General Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nomani, Minister of the Royal Office; Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister; Sultan bin Salim Al Habsi, Minister of Finance; Dr Hamad bin Said Al Awfi, Head of the Private Office, Dr Madiha bint Ahmed Al Shibaniyah, Minister of Education; Abdulsalam bin Mohammed Al Murshidi, Chairman of Oman Investment Authority (OIA), and Sayyid Turki bin Mahmoud Al Busaidi, Oman's Ambassador to Syria.
The session was also attended from the Syrian side by Dr Faisal Mekdad, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates; Mansour Fadlallah Azzam, Minister of Presidential Affairs, Dr Samer Al Khalil, Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade; Luna Al Shibl, Special Presidential Advisor and Dr Idris Maya, Syria's Ambassador to Oman.
After that, His Majesty the Sultan and the Syrian President held a closed-door session.
President Assad and his accompanying delegation left Muscat this evening after concluding their working visit to the Sultanate of Oman.
The guest was seen off at the Royal Airport by His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs and various officials.
During the visit, the Syrian President was accompanied by an official delegation comprising Dr Faisal Mekdad, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates; Mansour Fadlallah Azzam, Minister of Presidential Affairs, Dr Samer Al Khalil, Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade; Luna Al Shibl, Special Presidential Advisor and Dr Idris Maya, Syrian Ambassador to Oman.