Moscow: The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman to the Russian Federation held a reception ceremony on the occasion of the glorious National Day. The ceremony included a speech delivered by Humood Salim Al Tuwayah, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Russian Federation, in which he affirmed that this occasion embodies the Sultanate of Oman’s celebration of its ancient history, extending since the founding of the Al Busaid State on 20 November 1744, when the Founding Imam Ahmad bin Said Al Busaidi united the nation’s banner and established the foundations of the modern Omani state based on sovereignty, unity, and dignity.
According to Oman News Agency, the Ambassador also emphasized in his speech the wise policy of the Sultanate of Oman under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. Sergey Vershinin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, also delivered a speech in which he addressed aspects of the friendly Omani-Russian relations that have witnessed a qualitative leap since the visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the Russian Federation last April.
The ceremony, held in cooperation with the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, included an exhibition of paintings and scenery of the Sultanate of Oman, reflecting its cultural diversity and natural beauty. A collection of Omani books and publications highlighting the history, achievements, and relations of the Sultanate of Oman with countries around the world were distributed, in addition to a collection of tourist brochures reflecting the development and prosperity the Sultanate of Oman is witnessing in various fields.
The ceremony was attended by Russian officials from various government entities, a number of ambassadors of Arab and friendly countries from Asia, Europe, and Africa, a number of intellectuals, academics, and media professionals in Moscow, and Russian businessmen. The ceremony was also attended by a number of Omani citizens residing in Moscow, and Omani students studying in the Russian Federation.