Oman-China bilateral trade touches $40.45bln

Oman-China bilateral trade touches $40.45bln

MUSCAT: Bilateral relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the People’s Republic of China are witnessing remarkable development and continuous progress in various fields. It is for the mutual benefit of the two friendly countries and peoples. During a media briefing held by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Muscat on Wednesday, Li Lingping, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China accredited to the Sultanate of Oman, said China views the Sultanate of Oman as an important partner in the joint construction of the 'Belt and Road.' She pointed out that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two friendly countries 45 years ago, this cooperation has achieved a major leap in economic and trade fields, and China has remained the largest trading partner of Oman and the largest destination for exporting crude oil for many years. The past year has witnessed great cooperation between the two friendly countries at all levels through official visits, cooperation with Chinese companies in the fields of manufacturing, mining, new energy, satellite communications, and the signing of investment and engineering projects in Oman, she added. Ambassador Lingbing said, over the past 45 years, bilateral relations have witnessed seamless development and