Omani Singapore Relations

The bilateral relations are strong and deep-rooted between Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Singapore. The diplomatic relations started on February 21, 1985 with a joint declaration of both sides followed by diplomatic exchange. In May 2011, the Sultanate of Oman Consulate General was opened in the Republic of Singapore, while the Republic of Singapore’s Consulate General was opened in Sultanate of Oman in August 2013 and its non-resident ambassador resumes his position in Sultanate of Oman.

Opening of Muscat Street

Muscat Street was officially inaugurated in Kampung in November, 2012. The celebration was attended from the Omani side by His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Hamed Al Busaidi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and from the Singaporean side by His Excellency K. Shanmugam, Minster of Home Affairs - Minister of Law.

HM Sultan Haitham’s visit to Singapore

HM Sultan Haitham ben Tarek conducted a State Visit to the Republic of Singapore in December 2023. It was the first visit after assuming office and upon upgrading the diplomatic representation of both countries from general consulates to embassies. The HM visit was aimed to strengthen the historical ties and friendship and the maritime and business activities. The key focus areas of enhanced collaboration in the development and application of new technologies; promotion of startups and new SMEs; development of smart cities and freezones; and cooperation in the fields of education, healthcare and tourism.