Oman, Russia eye stronger cooperation
Moscow, Russia – An official reception ceremony was held at Kremlin Palace in Moscow on Tuesday for His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on the occasion of his state visit to the Russian Federation.
President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation led the welcoming party for His Majesty the Sultan, wishing him and the official accompanying delegation a successful visit and a pleasant stay.
Then, the Royal Anthem of Oman and the National Anthem of the Russian Federation were played, followed by His Majesty the Sultan shaking hands with senior officials from the Russian side and President Putin shaking hands with members of the official accompanying Omani delegation.
His Majesty the Sultan and the Russian President held a cordial meeting and an official session of talks at Kremlin Palace.
The session discussed the march of the advanced relations between Oman and Russia, as well as their fruitful cooperation and ways of promoting relations in various spheres to serve joint interests. The two leaders also exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and global developments.
Putin hosts working lunch in H M's honour
President Putin hosted a working lunch in honour of His Majesty the Sultan at Kremlin Palace in Moscow on Tuesday.
The banquet was attended by members of the official delegation accompanying His Majesty the Sultan and several Russian officials.
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