Muscat (UNA/ONA) – The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Kazakhstan affirmed the great potential available to increase the volume of bilateral trade and diversify its structure, and agreed to take coordinated measures aimed at expanding the range of goods and products exchanged between the two countries, in a joint statement, on the occasion of a visit by Sultan Haitham bin Tariq to the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The following is the text of the statement:
At the kind invitation of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman, paid a visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan on October 5 and 6, 2026, in a historic visit that is the first of its kind for the Sultan of Oman to Kazakhstan, and represents a prominent milestone in the course of Omani-Kazakh relations, and a new impetus towards strengthening the bonds of cooperation and partnership between the two friendly countries in various fields.
During the visit, fruitful high-level talks were held, providing an opportunity for a comprehensive exchange of views on the current state of bilateral relations and their future prospects.
The two leaders discussed existing joint projects, ways to intensify and strengthen cooperation, as well as pressing issues on the regional and international arenas. They expressed their satisfaction with the friendly and constructive nature of the bilateral relations based on mutual respect and trust, and their shared commitment to continue developing and strengthening cooperation in all areas of common interest.
In the presence of the two countries’ leaders, a number of agreements and memoranda of understanding were signed, including an intergovernmental agreement on the promotion and protection of mutual investments, an air services agreement, and an agreement to establish a joint investment fund.
An agreement was also signed regarding the establishment of the Eurasian Development Bank in the Sultanate of Oman, and an agreement to establish the Omani-Kazakh Business Council, in addition to a number of memoranda of understanding between government agencies in the two countries, which cover various areas of cooperation.
Following a comprehensive review of the development of relations between the two countries, and an exchange of views on a number of important international and regional issues, His Majesty the Sultan and His Excellency the President announced the following:
First: The two leaders affirmed that relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Kazakhstan are based on friendship, mutual respect and constructive cooperation, and renewed their joint commitment to continue strengthening the Omani-Kazakh partnership.
Both sides also renewed their commitment to multilateral action and to the fundamental principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, including respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of all states, stressing the importance of settling disputes and conflicts by peaceful, political and diplomatic means.
Second: The two leaders emphasized the great potential available to increase the volume of bilateral trade and diversify its structure, and agreed to take coordinated measures aimed at expanding the range of goods and products exchanged between the two countries, addressing existing trade barriers, and facilitating access for each country’s products to the other’s markets.
Third: The two leaders reaffirmed the importance of expanding investment cooperation in areas of common interest, such as energy, natural resources, manufacturing, food, healthcare, logistics, tourism, renewable energy, and mining. They also welcomed the signing of a number of agreements and memoranda of understanding in the fields of energy, renewable energy, mining, and tourism.
Fourth: The two leaders emphasized the growing importance of further deepening investment cooperation in priority economic sectors. They also highlighted the vast opportunities available to enhance mutual investments and support joint economic initiatives that contribute to creating new productive capacities, generating employment opportunities, and expanding the horizons of industrial cooperation. Furthermore, the two leaders stressed the importance of developing trade ties and establishing mutually beneficial partnerships between the Astana International Financial Centre and the Oman International Financial Centre.
Fifth: The two leaders praised the role played by the Omani-Kazakh Joint Committee, and stressed its importance in continuing to deepen bilateral cooperation and expand its areas in a way that serves the common interests of the two countries.
Sixth: The two leaders emphasized the strategic importance of enhancing connectivity in the fields of transport and logistics between Central Asia and the Gulf region, noting the great potential that the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Kazakhstan have to contribute to the development of efficient and sustainable transport and logistics corridors linking the markets of Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa and other key regions.
Seventh: The two leaders stressed the importance of launching direct and regular flight routes between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Kazakhstan in the coming period, as an important factor in facilitating and expanding trade, tourism and cultural ties, and enhancing communication between the people of the two countries.
Eighth: The two leaders noted the great potential for expanding cooperation in the agricultural sector and the field of food security.
Ninth: The two leaders renewed their shared interest in continuing to expand and deepen cooperation in the energy sector, and both sides expressed their readiness to explore opportunities for developing and implementing mutually beneficial joint projects in the fields of energy, petrochemicals, industrial production and manufacturing industries.
Tenth: The two leaders affirmed the great potential for further developing cooperation in the fields of digital technologies, artificial intelligence, innovation, and human capital development. Both sides expressed their readiness to facilitate closer communication and partnerships between technology companies, innovation centers, and academic and educational institutions in both countries, with the aim of encouraging the exchange of knowledge and innovation and developing mutually beneficial initiatives.
Eleventh: The two leaders expressed their interest in further expanding and deepening cooperation in education, including student and faculty exchanges, the development of joint educational programs, and the encouragement of joint scientific research initiatives. Both sides welcomed and expressed their support for the continued development of institutional ties and exchange programs between higher education institutions, research and academic institutions, and cultural organizations in both countries.
Twelfth: The two leaders renewed their readiness to maintain a regular political dialogue and contacts at the highest levels, and expressed their determination to continue communication between the two countries’ governments, develop parliamentary relations, and strengthen contacts between governmental institutions and bodies.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed his sincere appreciation to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq for his state visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan, and for His Majesty’s attention and support for the continued development of multifaceted Kazakh-Omani relations.
For his part, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq expressed his gratitude to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for the warm welcome and generous hospitality extended to His Majesty and his accompanying delegation, affirming the Sultanate of Oman’s commitment to continuing to strengthen the relations of friendship and fruitful cooperation of mutual benefit with the Republic of Kazakhstan. His Majesty extended a gracious invitation to His Excellency President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to visit the Sultanate of Oman.