Masqat, Jan 11, 2020, SPA -- New Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq took here today the oath of office, during a joint session of the two Omani chambers and the Council of Defense, in accordance with the Omani Statute. The newly crowned Sultan addressed the nation, emphasizing that he would move on track left by the late Sultan and the recognized constants of Oman's foreign policy, based on peaceful coexistence among different nations and peoples, good neighborhood, non-interference in other countries affairs and respecting their sovereignty and cooperation, in all domains. --SPA 16:57 LOCAL TIME 13:57 GMT 0003 www.spa.gov.sa/w1244417