His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tariq Bin Taimour received at Al Alam Palace yesterday Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan and his accompanying delegation.

During his meeting with His Majesty the Sultan, the Prime Minister of Japan expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy on the demise of the late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Bin Taimour to His Majesty the Sultan, the Royal family and the Omani people. He wished the Monarch of the country success to continue the march initiated by the late Sultan Qaboos.

On his turn, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere condolences and appreciation to the Japanese Prime Minister and his accompanying delegation for their heartfelt condolences and sympathies on this immense loss.

The Prime Minister of Japan arrived here this morning on a one-day visit to the Sultanate. He is accompanied by his wife and a delegation comprising senior Japanese officials.