Oman, Belarus Sign Visa-Free Pact & Boost Strategic Ties

In a landmark move during Sultan Haitham bin Tariq’s official visit to Minsk, Oman and Belarus signed a mutual visa exemption agreement on Monday, opening doors for seamless travel between the two nations. The historic signing was witnessed by Sultan Haitham and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, highlighting a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations.

Under the agreement, citizens of Oman and Belarus holding valid passports for at least six months can now enter, exit, or transit without a visa. Stays are limited to 30 consecutive days per visit or a maximum of 90 days in a calendar year, facilitating tourism, business travel, and cultural exchange.

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Beyond the visa pact, both countries inked several key cooperation agreements aimed at boosting trade, industry, health, and legal collaboration. A roadmap to enhance bilateral relations and a memorandum for building a pulp and paperboard mill in Belarus signal strong industrial collaboration.

In the judicial sector, Oman and Belarus agreed to strengthen legal cooperation through a memorandum of understanding between their supreme courts, allowing the exchange of expertise and best practices. Health sector cooperation also received a major boost with an MoU signed between Oman’s Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Centre and Belarus’ N. N. Alexandrov National Cancer Centre, focusing on oncology research and medical exchange programs.

Agriculture, fisheries, and food production were not left behind, with the ministries of both countries agreeing to collaborate on enhancing productivity and sustainable practices. These measures underline a comprehensive approach to building stronger economic and social ties between Oman and Belarus.

The agreements mark a new chapter in Oman-Belarus relations, fostering mutual trust and opening pathways for deeper engagement across multiple sectors.