China-Oman Relations Enter ‘New Historical Starting Point,’ Xi Jinping Declares

• Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Sultan Haitham in Beijing to discuss bilateral relations
• The two leaders characterized their countries’ ties as being at a “new historical starting point”

BEIJING — President Xi Jinping described expanding relations with Oman as a “shared strategic choice” for both nations during talks with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al-Said on Monday.

Speaking at the start of their meeting, Xi said China-Oman ties have reached a “new historical starting point” and pledged to work with the Omani leader to elevate the strategic partnership, better serve both peoples, and contribute to regional peace, stability, and prosperity, according to the media pool covering the meeting.

Sultan Haitham arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a two-day state visit, marking the first trip by an Omani head of state since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1978.

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