BEIJING, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday sent a message of condolences to Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah over the passing away of Sultan Qaboos Bin Said.

In his message, Wang said that the late Sultan Qaboos had attached great importance to the development of China-Oman relations and made significant contributions to promoting bilateral friendship and deepening practical cooperation between the two countries in various fields.

Wang said he stands ready to work with Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Alawi to push forward bilateral strategic partnership.