Oman and China sign deals to boost trade and investment

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: November 2, 2026Country: Oman

Business & EconomyWorld / International

Oman and China sign deals to boost trade and investment

Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks in Beijing. They discussed strengthening bilateral ties and expanding economic cooperation. Oman and China signed deals aimed at boosting trade and investment.

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