Foreign Minister receives EU official

Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, received here on Thursday Olof Skoog, Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs of the European External Action Service.

The two sides affirmed the strength of the partnership between the Sultanate of Oman and the European Union (EU), emphasising their commitment to enhancing cooperation in diplomatic, political, economic, and technical fields.

They discussed developments in the Ukrainian crisis and the Palestinian cause, particularly the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, stressing the necessity of a permanent ceasefire and the facilitation of humanitarian aid access.

Regarding the US-Iranian talks, the European official commended Oman’s prominent role and its tireless efforts in this regard.

Both sides expressed their hope that these talks would contribute to strengthening security, stability, and peace.

The meeting was attended by Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs.