King Charles lauds Omani peace efforts on Sultan’s state visit

On the first state visit to Britain by an Omani ruler in nearly half a century, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman praised his nation's peacemaking efforts in the Middle East on Tuesday. At a Windsor Castle banquet, attended by around 160 guests, the British monarch, King Charles III, acknowledged Oman's "enduring commitment as a trusted interlocutor to all parties" as conflict surged in the region.

The Sultan's role in mediating between the United States and Iran since late February, when the US-Iran war erupted, was commended by the king, who emphasized the significance of Oman's "constructive neutrality" beyond Hormuz. The UK, a long-standing military ally of Oman, sees the visit as an opportunity to discuss security, trade, and investment during Sultan Haitham's three-day stay, which also includes talks with Prime Minister Andy Burnham in Downing Street.