ANKARA: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye held an official session of talks at the Presidential Complex in the capital Ankara on Thursday.
During the session, the two leaders discussed means of promoting the relations of historical friendship and various spheres of cooperation and investments to serve interests of the two countries and meet their aspirations.
They also exchanged views on a set of regional and international political developments.
The session was attended from the Omani side by HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs; Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal al Busaidy, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court; Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister; Dr Hamad bin Said al Aufi, Head of the Private Office; Abdulsalam bin Mohammed al Murshidi, Chairman of Oman Investment Authority; Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion; and Saif bin Rashid al Jahwari, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Republic of Türkiye.
It was attended from the Turkish side by Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of Treasury and Finance; Yaşar Güler, Minister of Defence; Mehmet Fatih Kacir, Minister of Industry and Technology; Ömer Bolat, Minister of Trade; Mehmet Hakimoğlu, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the Sultanate of Oman; Fahrettin Altun, Head of Communications of the Presidency; and several Turkish officials.
His Majesty the Sultan, who arrived in Ankara on a two-day state visit, was welcomed by President Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye at the Ankara Esenboga International Airport, wishing him and the accompanying delegation a successful visit and a pleasant stay.
His Majesty the Sultan was also greeted by a number of Turkish officials and members of the Sultanate of Oman’s Embassy in Ankara.
His Majesty the Sultan was accorded official reception protocols. Upon the arrival of the motorcade of His Majesty at the Presidential Complex, a group of horsemen marched forward before the main vehicle in a manifestation of warm welcome.
After that, the President of Türkiye accompanied His Majesty the Sultan to the dais of honour, where the Omani Royal Anthem and the Turkish Anthem were played, while the artillery fired a 21-gun salute to His Majesty the Sultan.
Then, His Majesty the Sultan, accompanied by the Turkish President, inspected the guard of honour.
After that, His Majesty the Sultan shook hands with senior members of the welcoming party, which comprised Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of Treasury and Finance; Yaşar Güler, Minister of Defence; Mehmet Fatih Kacir, Minister of Industry and Technology; Ömer Bolat, Minister of Trade; Mehmet Hakimoğlu, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the Sultanate of Oman; and Fahrettin Altun, Head of Communications of the Presidency.
Then, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shook hands with members of the official delegation accompanying His Majesty the Sultan.
A commemorative photo was taken for His Majesty the Sultan and the Turkish President in front of the Presidential Complex. — AFP
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