Algiers, Algeria – His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik arrived in Algiers on Sunday on a two-day state visit to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria.

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of Algeria led the welcoming party for His Majesty the Sultan and received him at the foot of the aircraft ramp in Houari Boumediene International Airport.

His Majesty was also received by senior officials in the Algerian government.

His Majesty the Sultan and the Algerian President then ascended the dais of honour as the Royal anthem of Oman and the national anthem of Algeria were played.

This was followed by His Majesty the Sultan inspecting a guard of honour, while an artillery unit fired a 21-gun salute.

His Majesty the Sultan shook hands with members of the welcoming party from the Algerian side and personnel of the sultanate’s embassy in Algeria.

On his turn, the Algerian President shook hands with members of the official delegation accompanying His Majesty the Sultan.

Then, President Tebboune escorted His Majesty to a cordial meeting.

At the outset of the meeting, the Algerian President reextended his welcome to His Majesty the Sultan, who expressed his deep gratitude and appreciation for the warm reception and hospitality accorded to him.

During the meeting, the two leaders held cordial talks and reviewed the deep-rooted relations between the two countries.

On this visit, His Majesty the Sultan is being accompanied by an official delegation comprising H H Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal al Busaidi, Minister of Diwan of Royal Court, Gen Sultan bin Mohammed al Nuamani, Minister of Royal Office, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, Dr Hamad bin Said al Aufi, Head of Private Office, Abdussalam bin Mohammed al Murshidi, Chairman of Oman Investment Authority, Dr Saud bin Hamoud al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, Dr Hilal bin Ali al Sabti, Minister of Health, and Saif bin Nassir al Badaai, Ambassador of Oman to Algeria.

Bilateral meeting

His Majesty the Sultan and President Tebboune held a bilateral meeting at the former’s place of residence in Algiers on Sunday.

At the meeting, the two leaders underlined the distinguished relations between Oman and Algeria and the fraternal ties between their peoples. They also affirmed keenness to promote these relations in a way that serves joint interests.

On Sunday evening, President Tebboune hosted a dinner in honour of His Majesty the Sultan.