French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman in Paris. In a statement on the social media platform of the US-based company X, Macron said Sultan bin Tariq was making his first official visit to France and that he was delighted to host him. Macron announced that 'historic' agreements were signed between France and Oman in the fields of economy, science, culture and industry.
Macron also stated that they had decided to work together with other partners and Oman to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz to guarantee free and unconditional passage through the strait. A FRANCE-OMAN BUSINESS FORUM WAS HELD Macron attended the France-Oman Business Forum with Omani Sultan bin Tariq and made remarks to the press there.
Macron noted that French companies and investors had signed a large number of agreements with Oman in various sectors, and that he and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq had discussed potential cooperation between the two countries in areas ranging from transportation and energy to defense and space. Macron stressed that they want Oman to make more financial investments in France, and said they will also evaluate investment opportunities in the technology sector.
Macron underlined that regional stability in the Middle East is one of the important issues, and said he was impressed by the 'wise strategy' that Haitham bin Tariq has pursued in past years and especially in recent months. Haitham bin Tariq, for his part, expressed his happiness at being in Paris and his satisfaction that Macron is open to partnership initiatives with Oman.
Bin Tariq reported that he and Macron discussed a large number of issues concerning the two countries.
