In Beijing, an official welcoming ceremony was held for the leaders of China and Oman
High-level state visits reflect countries' commitment to strengthening mutual trust and diplomatic relations. Official welcoming ceremonies symbolize respect and a shared willingness to maintain constructive engagement.
Chinese President Xi Jinping held a grand welcoming ceremony for Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said in Beijing on November 2 during the Omani leader's state visit to China.
The ceremony took place in the North Hall of the Great Hall of the People. A 21-gun salute was fired at Tian'anmen Square in honor of the visiting Sultan.
President Xi personally welcomed Sultan Haitham, with the two leaders exchanging handshakes and posing for official photographs before greeting members of their respective delegations.
The Omani delegation included the Deputy Prime Minister for Defense Affairs, the Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court, the Minister of the Royal Office and other senior officials.
Chinese officials attending the ceremony included Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs.
A military band performed the national anthems of Oman and China. Accompanied by President Xi, Sultan Haitham then inspected the honor guard of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.
Children also welcomed the visiting leader during the ceremony. The two heads of state subsequently watched a ceremonial march by the honor guard.
Sultan Haitham's state visit to China took place from November 1 to 2 at the invitation of President Xi Jinping.
As reported by SSTV+, Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted an official welcoming ceremony for Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said in Beijing, marking a key ceremonial event during the Sultan's two-day state visit to China.
