Negotiations with Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko met with Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said held in Muscat on 15 December.

In the first half of the day, the heads of state held talks, first with the participation of members of the delegations and then in a one-on-one format. The leaders discussed the state and prospects for the development of relations and ways of stepping up bilateral cooperation. The heads of state also exchanged views on the current international agenda.

The talks were preceded by an official welcome ceremony. It is noteworthy that although the Belarusian President is on a working visit, the entire ceremony almost fully corresponds to the status of an official or state visit. This is a sign of special respect from the host country.

The Belarusian head of state noted that the countries have no deep disagreements. On the contrary, Belarus and Oman hold similar views on many topical issues on the international agenda. The peoples of the two countries are similar in mentality, even though they are separated by thousands of kilometers. “But there is nothing surprising that our views on life and worldview are very similar. Time has not spared our ancestors, who by the will of fate found themselves on the routes of human settlement in Eurasia and Africa, crossroads of trade and crossroads of civilizations,” the President noted.

“The modern world has not become simpler. It is torn by contradictions. Today, no one is able to guarantee our security and well-being. The current generation, just like a couple of centuries ago, has to solve very complex universal tasks. Minsk and Muscat have set on a course to ensure the inviolability of the two basic priorities,” the article says.

The first and most important thing is building a welfare state, where the real concern for people is not just a slogan, but a policy. “We once proclaimed that Belarus is a state for people,” noted Aleksandr Lukashenko. “Belarus and Oman are similar in this. The government program Oman Vision 2040, impressive in its scale and ambitious in its goals, lays the foundation for prosperity and demonstrates truly strategic thinking of the leadership of the Sultanate of Oman and their concern for future generations. And we are absolutely aligned with this vision.”

The second biggest priority is building and maintaining conflict-free relations with all countries regardless of their size, political weight and influence in international affairs. “Belarus and Oman, each in their respective region, are well known for their de-escalation efforts and peace initiatives. Life proves every day that investment in peace and security is the best investment, as it allows planning development in many areas. Belarusians are exceptionally hospitable and peaceful people by nature. We are always glad to have good friends and want to live in peace with everyone,” the Belarusian leader emphasized.