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China Urges Early Conclusion of China-GCC Free Trade Agreement in Oman Talks

Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman in Beijing to advance bilateral and regional economic ties. Premier Li called for accelerating negotiations to reach an early conclusion of the China-Gulf Cooperation Council free trade agreement. Discussions also covered strategic alignment across oil, gas, clean energy, and advanced technology sectors.

Published Source: The State Council of the People's Republic of China
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The State Council of the People's Republic of China
Jurisdiction
China
Publication date
November 3, 2026
Stage
Draft / consultation
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China-GCC Free Trade Agreement negotiations
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bulten.tespam.org
Illustration: A modern bilateral trade negotiating table set in a formal conference hall overlooking a Gulf port with shipping containers and energy i
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman in Beijing on November 2, 2026, to advance bilateral and regional economic partnerships, according to a report from The State Council of the People's Republic of China.

During the meeting, Premier Li called on both parties to accelerate the early conclusion of free trade agreement negotiations between China and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). He emphasized China's readiness to align strategic development blueprints with Oman and deepen cooperation across the oil, gas, and clean energy sectors.

Premier Li also noted opportunities to expand bilateral trade and technical collaboration into emerging sectors, including artificial intelligence, information technology, and aerospace. Sultan Haitham affirmed Oman's commitment to strengthening investment coordination with China and supporting Middle East stability.

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