GABORONE, Botswana, September 16, 2026 — Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman has arrived in Botswana for a two day State Visit aimed at strengthening relations between the two countries and opening new opportunities for trade, investment and economic cooperation.
Sultan Haitham arrived in Botswana on Wednesday, September 16, for the State Visit running from September 16 to 17. He was received by Botswana President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko following his arrival.
The visit comes at the invitation of President Boko and is expected to provide an opportunity for the two countries to expand their bilateral partnership while exploring areas of mutual economic interest.
President Boko said Botswana was honoured to welcome the Omani monarch, describing the visit as an important moment in the relationship between the two countries.
“We had the honour of welcoming His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Sultan of Oman, to Botswana for a two-day State Visit.
His Majesty’s visit is a notable milestone in the cordial relations between Botswana and Oman, providing an opportunity to further consolidate our bilateral partnership and advance economic diplomacy.
Our engagements will seek to deepen trade and investment relations, strengthen cooperation and open new avenues for mutually beneficial economic partnerships.
Botswana warmly welcomes His Majesty and looks forward to deepening the bonds of friendship and cooperation between our two nations.”
Official talks between the two leaders are expected to cover a range of sectors, including trade and investment, minerals and mining, energy, infrastructure, agriculture, tourism and health.
The discussions are expected to examine ways of expanding economic ties and creating new partnerships between Botswana and Oman.
The State Visit comes as Botswana seeks to broaden its international economic partnerships and attract investment into sectors central to its development, while Oman continues to build economic and diplomatic relationships across Africa.
The visit also forms part of broader efforts to strengthen relations between African countries and partners in the Gulf and wider Middle East, with economic diplomacy increasingly featuring in bilateral engagements.
President Boko’s recent engagement with Angola was also described as part of Botswana’s wider continental diplomacy, coming at a time when African countries are pursuing stronger regional cooperation and new partnerships to support sustainable development.
The Botswana and Oman talks are expected to provide a platform for both sides to examine practical areas of cooperation and identify new avenues for mutually beneficial economic partnerships.
Sultan Haitham’s two day programme in Botswana runs until September 17, with official engagements between the Omani delegation and Botswana authorities forming part of the State Visit.
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