Official Visit of the Sultan of Oman to Russia: Focus on Mutual Visa Waiver
On the eve of a historic visit by Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman to Moscow, the Omani ambassador announced that one of the most significant outcomes of the meeting would be the mutual visa waiver agreement for holders of ordinary passports—a milestone in facilitating travel, tourism, and economic cooperation between the two nations.
Key Highlights of the Visit: 🔹 Signing of 10 agreements in the fields of energy, trade, education, tourism, environment, and parliamentary cooperation
🔹 Tourism statistics: In 2024, over 44,000 Russians visited Oman; visits by Omanis to Russia increased by 70%
🔹 New collaborations in hydrogen energy, renewables, and student exchange
🔹 Growth in Oman’s exports to Russia: dates, fish, aluminum, and building stones
🔹 Imports from Russia: wheat, machinery, and industrial equipment
This official visit, classified as a high-level State Visit, coincides with the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
