Muscat – His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan, Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council in the Republic of Sudan, at Al Barakah Palace during the latter’s private visit to the Sultanate of Oman on Tuesday.

At the outset of the meeting, His Majesty the Sultan welcomed the guest, wishing him success in carrying out his national responsibilities to realise further aspirations of security, stability and prosperity for the Sudanese people.

On his part, the guest conveyed his gratitude and appreciation to His Majesty the Sultan for the ongoing efforts undertaken by the sultanate under His Majesty’s leadership to support endeavors aimed at resolving the conflict in Sudan through dialogue and peaceful means, enhancing national unity and prioritising the national interest.

The meeting addressed the cordial and close ties binding the two countries, which are built on firm foundations of mutual respect and constructive cooperation. Both sides affirmed the importance of boosting areas of partnership in a manner that aligns with developmental aspirations.

From the Omani side, the meeting was attended by H H Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Gen Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nu’amani, Minister of the Royal Office, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, and Dr Hamad bin Said Al Aufi, Head of the Private Office.

From the Sudanese side, it was attended by Muhi Al Din Salem Ahmed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Gen Ahmed Ibrahim Mufaddal, Director General of the General Intelligence Service, and Issam Awad Ahmed Metwally, Ambassador of Sudan to Oman.

Burhan was received and seen off at the Royal Airport by H H Sayyid Shihab, Sayyid Badr, Sheikh Faisal bin Omar Al Marhoon, Head of the Arab Department at the Foreign Ministry, and members of the Sudanese Embassy in Muscat.