Astana:An official reception ceremony was held for His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik during his state visit to Kazakhstan. The event took place at the Palace of Independence in Astana.

According to Oman News Agency, His Majesty was greeted by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan, who expressed his pleasure in receiving the Sultan and wished him a successful visit.

During the ceremony, His Majesty shook hands with senior Kazakh officials, while President Tokayev greeted the members of His Majesty's official delegation. Following this, both leaders ascended the dais of honor where the Royal Anthem of Oman and the National Anthem of Kazakhstan were played, and His Majesty inspected the Guard of Honor.

The occasion concluded with the taking of commemorative photographs of His Majesty Sultan Haitham and President Tokayev at the Palace of Independence.