State Council Chairman receives Chinese official

Muscat— Sheikh Abdulmalik Abdullah Al Khalili, Chairman of the State Council, today received Xiao Jie, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China, and his accompanying delegation during their two-day visit to the Sultanate of Oman.

At the outset of the meeting, Sheikh Al Khalili welcomed the guest and his delegation, wishing them a pleasant stay. He highlighted the historical relations between Oman and China, expressing his aspiration to further develop bilateral ties across various fields and explore new avenues of cooperation under the wise leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik.

The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation, in addition to exchanging views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.

The Chairman of the State Council outlined the council’s roles and responsibilities, including its efforts in studying key issues across various sectors, particularly in economic development in line with Oman Vision 2040. He emphasized the council’s contributions to advancing the nation’s development.

For his part, the Chinese official expressed his pleasure with the visit and his delegation’s eagerness to see further progress and prosperity in relations between the two nations.

The meeting was attended by the Deputy Chairman of the State Council, several members, and the Ambassador of China to Oman.

It is worth to mention that this visit aims to exchange legislative expertise, review different experiences, and discuss perspectives on legislation and public policies, particularly in economy, technology, and environment.

The delegation’s visit includes several official meetings and visits to tourist landmarks.