Muscat – His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received credentials of ambassadors of 12 countries appointed to Oman at Al Barakah Palace on Wednesday.

The ceremony included the presentation of credentials by ambassadors of Palestine, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Benin, Peru, Albania, Paraguay, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, Malta and Uganda.

During their meetings with His Majesty the Sultan, the ambassadors conveyed greetings and best wishes of their countries’ leaders to His Majesty. They emphasised their dedication to strengthening partnership and cooperation between their respective countries and the sultanate across various fields, in a manner that meets joint aspirations and serve mutual interests.

On his part, His Majesty the Sultan welcomed the ambassadors, expressing his gratitude and appreciation to the leaders of their countries for their greetings and kind wishes. He assured them that they would receive all the support and assistance from him, the Government and the Omani people, thereby enabling them to carry out their tasks.

The credentials presentation ceremony was attended by the Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court, the Foreign Minister, the Commander of the Royal Guard of Oman, the Head of Royal Protocols and the Military Aides to His Majesty the Sultan.