MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik held a high-level meeting with Keir Starmer, the newly appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, at the Prime Minister’s Office in London. The discussions marked a pivotal moment in Omani-British relations, reinforcing the strong diplomatic and historic ties between the two nations. This meeting is among the first high-profile engagements between the two leaders since the change in the UK’s government leadership.
During the session, both sides reviewed the current landscape of bilateral cooperation and expressed their shared satisfaction with the level of engagement across various strategic areas. Emphasis was placed on deepening collaboration in trade, investment, energy, and education, with a clear mutual desire to turn potential opportunities into tangible outcomes. The leaders acknowledged the importance of sustaining momentum in joint ventures and economic projects that benefit both nations.
The meeting also highlighted both countries’ aligned foreign policy interests, particularly in promoting regional stability and fostering peace and development across the Middle East. There was a mutual understanding of the evolving global challenges and a commitment to work collaboratively on international platforms, reflecting the depth of the Oman-UK strategic dialogue.
The leaders concluded their discussions by expressing confidence in the enduring friendship between the Sultanate of Oman and the United Kingdom. They reaffirmed their intention to maintain high-level contacts and institutional engagement in the months ahead, ensuring that the historical partnership continues to evolve in a way that supports innovation, resilience, and prosperity for their people.
