UK-Oman joint statement on Omani State Visit
What was announced
A joint statement between the UK and Oman following the Sultan of Oman's State Visit to the UK.
Key points, in the publisher's words
- During the State Visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Sultan of Oman, to the United Kingdom as the guest of His Majesty The King on 20-22 October 2026, the United Kingdom and the Sultanate of Oman reaffirmed the enduring friendship between their two countries, reflected in the close relationship between His Majesty The King and His Majesty the Sultan, and agreed to build an ambitious, forward-looking partnership for the future.
- At 10 Downing Street on 21 October, the Prime Minister Andy Burnham and His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik welcomed the depth, warmth and longevity of the relationship between the United Kingdom and the Sultanate of Oman and agreed a set of priorities to shape cooperation in the years ahead. These priorities include modernising security, defence and national resilience cooperation; expanding trade and investment in green and advanced industries; working together on regional stability and globa
- His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and His Highness Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said welcomed their roles in supporting the next generation of the relationship, including through joint patronage of the British Omani Society.
Figures in this announcement
Each line is quoted from the original. Figures are as the publisher stated them on the day.
- “Alongside this, UK Export Finance has increased its country limit for Oman by £1.6 billion, providing up to £7 billion of capacity to support UK exports to Oman.”
Who and where
UK bodies of power
- Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street (UK national body) · more news
Countries
Where this sits in the 10 levels of power
Topics, as GOV.UK files them: Foreign affairs.
Receipt
- Original: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-oman-joint-statement-on-omani-state-visit
- Published 2026-10-23 15:05:00 UTC
- Read by this site 2026-10-23 19:45:36 UTC from GOV.UK
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