Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman arrived in Algeria on Sunday, marking the first visit by an Omani ruler in over five decades.
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune greeted the sultan at Houari Boumediene International Airport in Algiers, setting the stage for a landmark two-day state visit.
The last such visit took place in 1973 when Sultan Qaboos attended a Non-Aligned Movement summit, making this a rare diplomatic milestone.
Talks between the two leaders focused on strengthening bilateral ties and addressing key regional concerns, including the Palestinian issue.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation, drawing on shared history and aligned political visions, officials said.
Tebboune’s visit to Muscat in October 2024 was a turning point, leading to the announcement of a joint Algerian-Omani investment fund.
That visit also yielded eight agreements spanning sectors from education and environment to finance and media, laying groundwork for deeper ties.
This latest summit signals renewed momentum in relations, as both countries seek to expand collaboration beyond traditional diplomacy.
A statement from Oman’s Royal Court ahead of the visit underscored the aim to enhance Arab unity amid shifting global dynamics.
The visit, steeped in symbolism, reflects a calculated move by both nations to fortify their influence through strategic regional partnerships.
By reviving high-level contacts after 52 years, Oman and Algeria are scripting a new chapter in their diplomatic journey.