"There's untapped potential": Tokayev met with the Omani Foreign Minister (photo)

Welcoming Badr Al-Busaidi, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev described Oman as a reliable and proven partner of Kazakhstan and expressed his commitment to furthering cooperation between the two countries.

The President noted that there is significant untapped potential for strengthening interactions between Kazakhstan and Oman, both bilaterally and within the framework of regional and international agendas.

Taking the opportunity, the head of state conveyed greetings to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and confirmed the invitation for him to visit Kazakhstan.

"Oman is held in high esteem in Kazakhstan. Your country generates immense interest among our citizens, including businesspeople and cultural figures. Therefore, we need to give a strong impetus to make our cooperation more diverse and fruitful," - said Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

The head of Oman's foreign ministry thanked the president for the warm welcome, emphasizing that it reflects the high level of mutual respect between the countries.

"We are closely observing the developments in Kazakhstan with great interest. We are deeply impressed by the large-scale reforms aimed at benefiting the country and its people. We are astonished by the growth rates of Kazakhstan's economy, its significant place in this region of the world, and the key role the country plays in strengthening neighborly ties for the sake of peace and security. We highly appreciate your foreign policy, which is focused on establishing justice and promoting universal peace, security, and prosperity," - noted the diplomat.

During the meeting, the prospects for cooperation in the transport and logistics, agricultural, and cultural-humanitarian sectors, as well as in the field of digitalization, were discussed. The establishment of direct air communication between the two states was also addressed, which will contribute to strengthening mutual ties.

Furthermore, the interlocutors exchanged views on current issues of regional security and cooperation within multilateral organizations.

According to the British Encyclopedia, Oman is a country located on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula at the confluence of the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea. The capital is the city of Muscat. The population exceeds 5 million people.

Previously, at the end of 2023, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev sent a congratulatory telegram to the Sultan of Oman. At that time, the head of state congratulated the Sultanate on its National Day.