Sir Keir Starmer has discussed Oman's defence and economy with the country's sultan amid fears of a regional war in the Middle East.After greeting Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said on the red carpet in Downing Street, the Prime Minister pledged the UK would 'strengthen even more' a 400-year-old friendship with Oman.

Sir Keir Starmer has discussed Oman's defence and economy with the country's sultan amid fears of a regional war in the Middle East.After greeting Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said on the red carpet in Downing Street, the Prime Minister pledged the UK would 'strengthen even more' a 400-year-old friendship with Oman.