Sultan Haitham bin Tariq became the first Omani head of state to visit Russia, discussing various regional and international topics with President Vladimir Putin. Putin announced plans to hold a summit between Russia and Arab countries later this year. The two leaders emphasized the importance of enhancing joint investment opportunities and improving communication between their countries. They also expressed support for international efforts to achieve an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and called for a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and all other occupied Palestinian territories.