Muscat: Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, arrived in Muscat today for an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman. HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defense Affairs, led the welcoming party for the guests and her accompanying delegation upon their arrival at Muscat International Airport. HH Sayyid Shihab extended a formal welcome to the distinguished guest and her accompanying delegation, wishing them a successful visit.

According to Oman News Agency, the Italian Prime Minister was accorded an official reception as HH Sayyid Shihab escorted the guest to the dais of honour, where the Italian national anthem was played. The guest then shook hands with the Omani welcoming party. Those present to receive her included Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister (Head of the Mission of Honour), Hussain bin Ali bin Abdullatif, Adviser at the Private Office, and HH Sayyid Nizar bin Al Julanda Al Said, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Italian Republic, in addition to some senior officers at the Sultan’s Armed Forces and members of the mission of honour.

On his turn, HH the Deputy Prime Minister for Defense Affairs shook hands with the official Italian delegation accompanying the Prime Minister. Following the welcoming ceremony, HH Sayyid Shehab accompanied the Italian Prime Minister through a ceremonial guard of honor formed by the Royal Oman Police (ROP) to the main lounge for a brief reception.

The Italian Prime Minister is accompanied by an official delegation comprising Pierluigi D’Elia, Ambassador of the Italian Republic to the Sultanate of Oman, Fabrizio Saggio, Diplomatic Advisor to the Italian Prime Minister, General Franco Federici, Military Advisor to the Italian Prime Minister, and some officials at the Italian government.