Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that he had visited Oman on Friday as a guest of the Sultan.

"I returned to Israel today after an official visit to Oman, where I met with Sultan Qaboos bin Said, the ruler of Oman. My wife and I were invited to visit by Sultan Qaboos bin Said, the ruler of Oman, after long negotiations between the two countries, the first since 1996," said Netanyahu.

"The visit is a significant step in implementing the policy that is designed to strengthen ties with the countries of the region, while leveraging Israel's advantages in security, technology and the economy. "