MUSCAT, 15 December (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said have exchanged gifts during the working visit of the Belarusian leader to Oman. The Belarusian head of state presented the Sultan with a Slutsk sash and a Shpagin submachine gun, BelTA has learned.
Long wide sashes with a beautiful pattern and precious threads interwoven into them were first made in the Belarusian lands back in the 16th century. Such a sash indicated the noble origin of its owner and was considered a status symbol. On the instruction of the president, the production of sashes was revived in Belarus.
As for the legendary Shpagin submachine gun, this weapon played a role in the liberation of Belarus from the Nazi invaders and, in general, in winning the Great Patriotic War. The PPSh submachine gun was the main infantry weapon, and soldiers and partisans respectfully called it Papasha [Daddy].
In turn, the Sultan gifted the Belarusian leader a khanjar, a traditional dagger originating from the Sultanate of Oman. This curved dagger is a mandatory item of traditional Omani Arab costume, and a symbol of the country.
On Sunday evening, an official reception in honor of the president of Belarus was held in Muscat on behalf of the Sultan. The two leaders continued the communication that began in the first half of the day.
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