Beijing:Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman and President Xi Jinping of China held official talks in Beijing, focusing on enhancing cooperation between the two nations. The discussions took place at the Great Hall of the People during Sultan Haitham's visit to China.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the talks reviewed existing areas of collaboration and explored ways to strengthen ties, particularly in fields such as technology, artificial intelligence, energy, and food security. The leaders also aimed to enhance economic integration between ports and economic zones.
The meeting saw the signing of an agreement, 14 memoranda of understanding, and a cooperation protocol. Key agreements included currency exchange between the respective central banks, investment in green development, and cooperation in media and information exchange. Additionally, the agreements addressed regulatory cooperation in securities, the digital economy, and the peaceful uses of space technologies.
Further areas of cooperation included investments in industrial supply chains, measures to protect against monopolies, and initiatives to develop vegetation cover and manage nature reserves. Historical documentation, inspection and quarantine standards for dried dates exported to China were also part of the agreements.