On January 12, 2020, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to new Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said of Oman on his succession as new Sultan of the Sultanate of Oman.

Xi Jinping said, since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Oman, bilateral relations have made significant progress, and the two sides have become strategic partners with mutual trust. I attach great importance to the development of China-Oman relations and stand ready to work with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said to elevate China-Oman strategic partnership to new highs.