The Exchange of High-Level Visits

The Exchange of High-Level Visits

This section highlights some of the most high profile exchanges between the Japanese Imperial House and Oman. These include the visit of H.H. Sayyid Fahd in 1997 and His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq (the then Minister of Heritage and Culture) in 2008 to Japan and the visit of the Their then Imperial Highnesses the Crown Prince and Princess to the Sultanate of Oman in 1994.

One of the most crucial aspects of furthering bilateral relationships is through the frequent exchange of high-level visits. We live in an age of globalization, where traditional definitions of borders and boundaries no longer apply.

Cooperation and communication at all levels are extremely important to promote understanding, mutual respect, and friendship between different nations and cultures. These visits have encouraged further efforts to enhance the uniqueness and richness of the relationship that exists today.

  • His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq (the then Minister of Heritage and Culture) in an imperial audience with His Majesty the then Emperor of Japan

    His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq (the then Minister of Heritage and Culture) in an imperial audience with His Majesty the then Emperor of Japan

  • The then Imperial Highnesses the Crown Prince and Princess paid a courtesy call on His Majesty the late Sultan Qaboos bin Said during their visit to Oman in 1994.

    The then Imperial Highnesses the Crown Prince and Princess paid a courtesy call on His Majesty the late Sultan Qaboos bin Said during their visit to Oman in 1994.

  • The then Imperial Highnesses the Crown Prince and Princess converse with His Majesty the late Sultan Qaboos bin Said

    The then Imperial Highnesses the Crown Prince and Princess converse with His Majesty the late Sultan Qaboos bin Said

  • The courtesy call by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the Sultanate of Oman (the then Minister of Heritage and Culture) to His then Imperial Highness the Crown Prince in 2008

    The courtesy call by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the Sultanate of Oman (the then Minister of Heritage and Culture) to His then Imperial Highness the Crown Prince in 2008

  • Their then Imperial Highnesses the Crown Prince and Princess attending the welcoming ceremony

    Their then Imperial Highnesses the Crown Prince and Princess attending the welcoming ceremony

  • Their Imperial Highnesses the Crown Prince and Princess viewing the horse presented by His Majesty the late Sultan Qaboos bin Said

    Their Imperial Highnesses the Crown Prince and Princess viewing the horse presented by His Majesty the late Sultan Qaboos bin Said

  • The pedigree paper of the horse (Ahazeej), which was presented by His Majesty the late Sultan Qaboos bin Said, being viewed by Their then Imperial Highnesses the Crown Prince and Princess.

    The pedigree paper of the horse (Ahazeej), which was presented by His Majesty the late Sultan Qaboos bin Said, being viewed by Their then Imperial Highnesses the Crown Prince and Princess.

  • From the visit of H.E. Taro Nakayama, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan to Oman in 1990

    From the visit of H.E. Taro Nakayama, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan to Oman in 1990

  • From the meeting of H.H. Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers, with H.E. Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto, during his visit to Japan in 1997

    From the meeting of H.H. Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers, with H.E. Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto, during his visit to Japan in 1997

  • The poem recited about Ahazeej at the 2001 New Year poetry reading by His then Imperial Highness the Crown Prince

    The poem recited about Ahazeej at the 2001 New Year poetry reading by His then Imperial Highness the Crown Prince

    Galloping across the grassy
    plain, her mane streaming -
    The Arabian horse arrived,
    crossing the high seas.

  • March 2019
    H.E. Sayyid Badr bin Saud bin Hareb Al Busaidi, Minister Responsible for Defence Affairs of Sultanate of Oman visits Japan

  • October 2019
    H.H. Sayyid Assaad bin Tariq Al Said
    Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation, Representative of H.M. the Sultan visits Japan

  • December 2019
    Defense Minister Taro Kono visits Oman

  • September 2022
    H.E. Salim bin Nasser bin Said al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals visits Japan

  • December 2022
    The courtesy call by H.M. Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, Sultan of Oman to Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura
    Conveying gratitude for support towards concluding the contract for the long-term acceptance of LNG. Discussion on future Japan-Oman cooperation in the field of decarbonization, such as for hydrogen and ammonia

  • December 2022
    Minister Nishimura and H.E. Salim bin Nasser bin Said al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals
    Signing of the Memorandum of Cooperation related to carbon recycling, including hydrogen/ammonia and methanation

  • March 2023
    Japan-Oman Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

*Titles reflect the individual’s position at that time.