Oman’s sultan makes historic visit to Türkiye, signing 10 key agreements

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq arrived in Ankara for a historic visit, marking the first-ever head-of-state visit from Oman to Türkiye. The two countries signed 10 agreements across key sectors.

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Key points

• Historic visit: Sultan Haitham’s visit is the first by an Omani head of state to Türkiye, underlining the strengthening of bilateral ties.

• Agreements signed:
  • Ten agreements were signed, covering areas like trade, health, energy, culture, and diplomatic cooperation.
  • Notable agreements include a joint venture on military assistance and new energy projects, including liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from Oman to Türkiye starting in 2025.
• Gaza cease-fire push:
  • President Erdogan called for an immediate and fair cease-fire in Gaza, aligning with Oman’s stance on regional peace.
  • Erdogan welcomed U.S. President Biden’s renewed effort for a cease-fire, calling it an important but overdue step.
• Economic goals:
  • Türkiye and Oman aim to boost trade to $5 billion, reflecting the growing potential of their economic ties.
• Shared vision on Palestine:
  • Both nations have voiced strong support for Palestinian rights and criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza.

Why it matters?

This visit highlights the deepening relationship between Türkiye and Oman, both historically and strategically. The agreements reached during the visit signal a new era of cooperation in key areas like energy and defense.

The emphasis on peace in Gaza reflects shared regional concerns, positioning both countries as influential voices in Middle Eastern diplomacy.

What’s next

With agreements now in place, Türkiye and Oman will likely focus on accelerating projects in energy and trade, while continuing to support each other on global issues, particularly in the Middle East.