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Official visit to Oman
The first visit by a President of the Swiss Confederation to Oman, for the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Sultan Haitham bin Tariq welcomes Alain Berset at Al Alam Palace, then the two delegations hold talks: renewable energy, tourism, mediation and peacebuilding.
Five texts are signed: a memorandum on sustainable energy and green hydrogen, a letter of intent between the Omani Diplomatic Academy and the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, an agreement on gainful employment for persons accompanying official staff, a memorandum on tourism and another, with Roche, on health. A joint stamp marks the anniversary. Alain Berset also addresses young Omani diplomats on the Global Health and Peace initiative, launched by the two countries at the WHO.
The joint declaration reaffirms dialogue, mediation and multilateralism. Alain Berset invites the Sultan to Switzerland.
Thursday 30 November 2023 — Muscat
- Official welcome ceremony by Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Al Alam Palace
- Official talks with the Sultan
- Meeting with young Omani diplomats on the Global Health and Peace initiative, speech
- Signing of agreements
- Visit to the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
- State banquet
Friday 1 December 2023 — Muscat
- Visit to the National Museum of Oman
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