MUSCAT, Oman

The international business and trade event OMNEX 2026, which kicked off on Monday, continued on Tuesday with a focus on boosting economic and commercial relations between Türkiye and Oman.

The OMNEX 2026 is being held in the Omani capital of Muscat, with Anadolu Agency serving as the global communications partner.

A panel discussion was held as part of the event, attended by Turkish Deputy Trade Minister Sezai Ucarmak and the chairs of the Türkiye–Oman Business Council of the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK), Yunus Ete and Salim Abdullah Al Rawas.

Ucarmak said some challenges linked to Türkiye’s geopolitical position remain on the agenda, but efforts are underway to overcome them.

He said improving land access from Türkiye to Oman could create a strong cooperation environment, particularly for the food and agriculture sectors.

“We don’t aim for profit in all our relations, and we always strive for mechanisms that benefit both sides,” he said.

Ete said the forum has been productive so far and will continue with business-to-business (B2B) meetings.

Al Rawas said Oman’s free zones are attractive to investors and that the country’s industrial, tourism, trade and information technology (IT) sectors offer significant opportunities.

“Integration between Turkish and Omani firms will have a positive impact on both economies,” he said. “Oman serves as a gateway for Turkish companies and foreign investors to access large markets with its strategic geographical location and political stability.”

He said strong Türkiye–Oman relations have already enabled many projects and that more are expected in the coming period.

“We must work together to achieve the trade volume target of $5 billion,” he added.

*Writing by Emir Yildirim in Istanbul