Beijing, China - Nov 2, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Chinese Premier Li Qiang (R), Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik Al Said of Oman (L) shaking hands, posing for photos
2. Various of meeting between Li, Sultan Haitham in progress; officials of both sides at meeting

Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik Al Said of Oman, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing on Monday.

Noting that China and Oman share a time-honored friendship, Li said Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Sultan Haitham to make a new plan for further deepening the strategic partnership between China and Oman.

China is willing to work with Oman to carry forward traditional friendship, firmly support each other, expand cooperation in energy, economy, trade, culture and other fields, promote early conclusion of the negotiations on the China-GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) Free Trade Agreement, and achieve mutually-beneficial cooperation at a higher level, Li said.

The situation in the Middle East has recently experienced repeated turbulence. Guided by the major initiatives and proposals put forward by Xi, China stands ready to make unremitting efforts toward early restoration of peace and tranquility in the Middle East and the Gulf region, Li said.

Sultan Haitham said China has made remarkable achievements that have attracted worldwide attention. He said that the Omani side deeply admire this and looks forward to deepening mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields between the two countries and opening up broader prospects for the strategic partnership between Oman and China.