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The Sultan, Turkish President Underline Joint Keenness to Boost Commercial, Industrial
Cooperation

Muscat, 23 Oct (ONA) — His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Republic of Türkiye emphasized the importance of
establishing the Omani-Turkish Coordinating Council as an institutional
framework aimed at following up on the implementation of memoranda of
understanding and agreements signed between the two countries, as well as
enhancing bilateral cooperation across various fields.

The joint communique issued on the occasion of the state visit paid by President
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to the Sultanate of Oman reads as follow:

“Within
the context of the historical relations and fraternal ties between the
Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Türkiye, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
paid state visit to the Sultanate of Oman on 22-23 October 2025, in response to
an invitation from His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik.

During the visit, the two sides held an official session of talks, during which
they discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations and expand areas of
cooperation to serve mutual interests, affirming their commitment to developing
the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Several agreements and memoranda of understanding were signed during the visit,
covering the fields of media and communications, investment, food, information
technology, competition and monopoly prevention, industry, science and
innovation, military cooperation and defence industries, mining, in addition to
an agreement allocating land for the establishment of an educational
institution.

The two sides affirmed their keenness to enhance trade, investment, and
industrial cooperation, encourage public-private partnerships, activate the
role of joint committees to augment trade exchange. They also announced the
establishment of the Omani-Turkish Coordinating Council as an institutional
framework aimed at following up on the implementation of memoranda of
understanding and agreements signed between the two countries and enhancing
bilateral cooperation across various fields. The two sides also renewed their
support for the negotiations on the Free Trade Agreement between Türkiye and
the GCC states.

The Sultanate of Oman welcomed the decision of the Republic of Türkiye to
exempt Omani citizens from pre-entry visas and announced the exemption of
Turkish citizens holding ordinary passports from pre-entry visas to enter the
Sultanate of Oman, in a bid to promote the bilateral relations and facilitate
the movement of individuals.

The two sides lauded the existing cooperation in the fields of culture,
heritage, and higher education, and emphasized the importance of developing
cultural, artistic, and academic exchanges between the two countries.

The two sides exchanged views on a set of regional and international issues of
common interest and affirmed their commitment to backing efforts to achieve
security and stability and resolve conflicts through peaceful means in
accordance with the principles of international law.

The two sides welcomed the ceasefire in Gaza and stressed the necessity of its
full implementation, emphasizing that the positive outcomes of the ceasefire
negotiations should contribute to achieving the two-state solution.

The two sides expressed their appreciation for the sincere efforts made by the
Arab Republic of Egypt, the State of Qatar, the United States of America, and
the Republic of Türkiye in mediation, to put an end to the humanitarian
catastrophe in Gaza and create suitable conditions for achieving a just and lasting
peace.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan lauded the role of the Sultanate of Oman in advocating
regional dialogue and peace. On his turn, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik valued
the efforts of the Republic of Türkiye in supporting Arab and Islamic causes.

At the conclusion of the visit, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed his
appreciation for the warm welcome and hospitality, extending an invitation to
His Majesty the Sultan to visit the Republic of Türkiye, which was graciously
welcomed by His Majesty.”

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