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Oman–Taiwan relations refers to the bilateral relations between Oman (formally the Sultanate of Oman) and Taiwan (officially the Republic of China). Oman does not formally recognize Taiwan as a sovereign state, but there are multiple channels of cooperation in trade, education, business, and cultural exchange.

History

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Oman and Taiwan have never established formal diplomatic ties due to its support for the One-China policy. However, contacts between Taiwan and Oman gained momentum in the mid-2010s, as Oman began to diversify its economy and seek partners in non-oil sectors. Taiwan has positioned itself as a provider of expertise in areas Oman seeks to develop (e.g. aquaculture, solar energy, medical care).[citation needed]

A notable event was the signing in June 2015 of a contract by Oman’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) with Taiwan’s Taipei Exchange (TPEx), under which TPEx would act as consultant to help Oman design and develop capital market products and services aimed especially at supporting SMEs.[1]

Exhibitions and workshops have also served as venues for showcasing cooperation. Taiwanese delegations have participated in medical expos and trade fairs in Oman, promoting Taiwan’s health-care systems, medical technologies, and medical tourism. For instance, Taiwan participated in the 43rd World Hospital Congress in Muscat in 2019, where its “Smart Medical Care” theme was highlighted.[2]

In 2023, Taiwan’s Vice Foreign Minister Alexander Yui, attended a National Day reception for Oman in Taipei, noting growth in areas such as trade, investment, tourism, and energy supply. He said bilateral trade volume was US$2.8 billion in 2022, up about 50% from 2021.[3][4]

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  • Taiwan’s Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Oman (Muscat) functions as Taiwan’s de facto mission for trade, cultural, and consular affairs.[5]
  • Oman’s presence in Taiwan is via the Sultanate of Oman Commercial Office in Taipei, which handles trade and commercial affairs.[6]

Economic and trade relations

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Oman is Taiwan’s 33rd largest[citation needed] trading partner and one of its major Middle East crude oil suppliers. According to data from the Observatory of Economic Complexity:

  • In 2022, Taiwan exported US$133 million worth of goods to Oman. Major exports included polycarboxylic acids, refined petroleum, and automobiles.
  • In the same year, Oman exported approximately US$2.69 billion to Taiwan, dominated by crude petroleum, petroleum gas, and acyclic alcohols.[7]

There have also been recent business- and investment-oriented exchanges. For example, in September 2023, a seminar between Taiwan and an Oman business delegation covered investment opportunities across sectors including mining, logistics, automotive parts, water purification, halal catering, and trade.[8]

Academic and educational exchanges

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Political interactions and public diplomacy

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  • Public diplomacy events occur periodically; for example, Taiwan’s Vice Minister attended Oman’s National Day reception in 2023 in Taipei, reinforcing Oman’s strategic position and Taiwan’s interest in partnership.[citation needed]
  • Trade missions and delegations have visited each other to explore sectoral collaboration including semiconductors, AI, renewable energy, and infrastructure.[11]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The Capital Market Authority (CMA) signed a contract with the Taipei Exchange of Taiwan R.O.C." Oman Financial Services Authority. 18 June 2015. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
  2. ^ "Taiwanese delegates to attend hospital congress in Muscat". Muscat Daily. 4 November 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
  3. ^ "Taiwan deepens bond with Oman". Taiwan Today. 23 November 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
  4. ^ Chen, Kelvin (19 November 2022). "Oman commercial office marks 52 years of Sultanate of Oman". Taiwan News. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
  5. ^ "Taiwan-Oman Relation". 22 May 2016. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
  6. ^ "阿曼王國台北商務辦事處 ‐ Sultanate of Oman Commercial Office in Taipei". Retrieved 12 September 2025.
  7. ^ "Chinese Taipei-Oman Trade Profile". Retrieved 12 September 2025.
  8. ^ "TAIDA, NASME & Oman Business Delegation Trade & Investment Opportunities Seminar Held on September 7, 2023". CIECA. 7 September 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
  9. ^ "〖OIA〗Oman Sends Delegates to Taiwan: NCHU Hosts Semiconductor Training Program". Office of International Affairs, NCHU. December 2024. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
  10. ^ "Deepening Taiwan-Oman Academic Cooperation: Visit to Three Top Omani Universities Opens New Opportunities for Research Collaboration". National Chung Hsing University. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
  11. ^ "Business, university tech delegation visits Oman". Taipei Times. 28 December 2024. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
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