His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a written message from His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman, relating to the strong fraternal bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries, and ways to strengthen and develop them in various fields.
The message was received by His Excellency Engineer Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al-Khuraiji, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, during his meeting at the Ministry's headquarters in Riyadh with His Highness Sayyid Najib bin Hilal bin Saud Al-Busaidi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the meeting, they reviewed the distinguished bilateral relations and discussed matters of common interest, in a manner that serves the interests of the two brotherly peoples.
The depth of Saudi-Omani relations
This message comes within the framework of ongoing communication and continuous coordination between the leaderships of the two countries, reflecting the depth of the historical and fraternal ties that bind the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman. Relations between Riyadh and Muscat have witnessed remarkable development and rapid growth in recent years, driven by a shared political will to elevate bilateral cooperation to broader horizons, thereby strengthening the framework of joint Gulf action and supporting regional stability.
Integration of future visions and the Coordination Council
The Saudi-Omani partnership rests on a solid foundation of shared interests, particularly given the strong alignment between Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and Oman’s Vision 2040. Through the Saudi-Omani Coordination Council, the two countries are working to activate agreements and memoranda of understanding across several vital sectors, including the economy, investment, energy, tourism, and logistics. The opening of the direct land route between the two countries across the Empty Quarter is a prime example of this integration, facilitating trade and transportation and opening up vast opportunities for increased trade and joint investment projects.
The importance of diplomatic coordination in the region
Saudi-Omani coordination is of paramount importance at both the regional and international levels, as the two countries share similar views on many critical issues affecting the region. Both sides work diligently to enhance security and stability in the Middle East and support peaceful solutions to crises, making their partnership a cornerstone of strategic balance in the Arabian Gulf. The exchange of messages between the two leaderships underscores the continuation of this consultative approach to unify positions and address shared challenges.
