Muscat, 21 Feb (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has received a cable of thanks from President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China in reply to His Majesty’s greetings cable on the occasion of the Chinese New Year.

In the cable, President Xi expressed his utmost appreciation to His Majesty’s sincere sentiments. He stressed his keenness on promoting the joint strategic relations between the two countries, wishing His Majesty good health and permanent success.

--- Ends/Thuraiya/AG