Wednesday 05 / November / 2025
Madrid; His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Spain, held a bilateral meeting at the Spanish Council of Ministers headquarters at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid this morning, as part of His Majesty's visit to the Kingdom of Spain.
The meeting served to review the profound historical relations between the two nations and explore avenues for their enhancement to achieve greater benefits for both countries’ peoples, in addition to deliberating upon the latest international developments and matters of shared interest.
Subsequently, an expanded official session of talks was convened with the attendance of the Omani official delegation and their Spanish counterparts.
At the outset of the session, the Prime Minister of Spain delivered an address welcoming His Majesty the Sultan and the accompanying delegation, affirming his country's commitment to establishing new horizons of economic and investment partnership, alongside cultural and technical cooperation, between the two nations.
His Majesty the Sultan likewise delivered an address, stating:
"It is with profound pleasure that we gather with you today on this occasion embodying the enduring bonds between our two nations, as we work to fortify relations of friendship and cooperation, resolutely committed to inaugurating a promising new chapter in the annals of Omani-Spanish relations.
We note with satisfaction the advancement of trade and investment relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Spain, exemplified by the establishment of the first and second private Omani-Spanish funds, with the expectation that these initiatives will pursue new investment opportunities across diverse sectors.
We further value your steadfast commitment to cooperation in the energy sector and reaffirm the Sultanate of Oman's readiness to expand collaboration in green hydrogen initiatives, leveraging Spain's distinguished expertise in these domains, in harmony with Oman Vision 2040's objectives of economic diversification and transition toward a sustainable green economy.
We have observed enhanced cooperation across multiple fields including food security, clean energy, infrastructure, healthcare, and sustainable tourism, alongside thriving academic partnerships between our educational institutions, where numerous Omani citizens gain invaluable experience through Spanish universities.
We must acknowledge the growing Spanish interest in investment opportunities within the Sultanate of Oman, particularly within the logistics, industrial, and tourism sectors, and we anticipate expanded cooperation between private sector entities in both our nations.
Within the framework of our international engagement, the Sultanate of Oman endorses efforts to strengthen dialogue and understanding, and we welcome the exchange of perspectives on international matters of shared concern, thereby contributing to coordinated positions that advance global peace and stability.
We must express our deep appreciation for the principled stance of the Spanish government in advocating the just Palestinian cause, demonstrated through your government's decision to recognize the Palestinian state. This reflects Spain's ethical position in amplifying the voice of justice and serving noble humanitarian causes in support of peace efforts throughout the region and worldwide. We further extend our gratitude to Your Excellency, Mr. Prime Minister, for your unwavering support of the Palestinian people's right to establish their independent state, your condemnation of crimes perpetrated by Israel against them in Gaza and the West Bank, your emphasis on the international community's moral and humanitarian obligations toward the Palestinian people, and your endorsement of their legitimate right to self-determination and establishment of an independent state.
In closing, we are hopeful that this meeting will yield substantive practical measures that enhance economic relations and unveil new horizons for integration and partnership between our two friendly nations."
The session served to review the established pathways of cooperation between the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Spain, which are built upon enduring foundations of mutual respect and shared interests. The discussions emphasized the importance of broadening the scope of partnership and investment, particularly in the sectors of energy, renewable energy, logistics, food security, manufacturing, aquaculture, and agricultural production. This was complemented by a shared commitment to supporting cultural and educational exchange to fulfill the strategic aspirations of both nations and enhance their mutual benefits.
Preceding the session of talks, commemorative photographs were captured of His Majesty the Sultan with the Prime Minister of Spain, following which His Majesty inscribed a message in the Distinguished Visitors' Book.
