Algerian President arrives in Oman

Muscat: President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria arrived here on Monday on a three-day state visit to the Sultanate of Oman.

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik led the welcoming party for the Algerian President. When the jet of President Tebboune touched ground at the Royal Airport, His Majesty the Sultan met the guest at the foot of the ramp, welcoming him and wishing him and the accompanying delegation a successful visit and a pleasant stay in Oman.

Along with His Majesty the Sultan, President Tebboune was received by 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'mani, Minister of the Royal Office, Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal Al Busaidi, Minister of Interior, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, Sayyid Saud bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Governor of Muscat (Head of the Mission of Honour), Saif bin Nassir Al Badaai, Ambassador of Oman to Algeria, Dr. Mohammed Ali Boughazi, Ambassador of Algeria to Oman and members of the mission of honour.

Then, His Majesty the Sultan and the Algerian President proceeded to the reception hall, passing between two rows of the guard of honour of the Royal Guard of Oman.

After a short stay, the motorcade of His Majesty the Sultan and his guest left the Royal Airport heading to Al Alam Palace guesthouse.

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune is accompanied during the visit by an official delegation comprising Ahmed Attaf, Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad, Laaziz Faid, Minister of Finance, Mohammed Arkab, Minister of Energy and Mines, Kamal Badri, Minister o fHigher Education and Scientific Research, Mohamed Tarek Belaribi, Minister of Housing, Urban Planning and the City, Tayeb Zitouni, Minister of Trade and Exports Promotion, Fazia Dahleb, Minister of Environment and Renewable Energy and Dr. Mohammed Ali Boughazi, Ambassador of Algeria to Oman.

During the visit, the two leaders will discuss areas of cooperation and partnership that serve interests of the two countries and their peoples. They will also exchange views on a set of regional and international issues, as well as reviewing the repercussions of the current situation, in a push for peaceful solution that restore regional stability.