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Foreign Minister Receives Slovak Deputy Prime Minister Muscat, 21 Feb (ONA) --- Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi received in his office here today Stefan Holly, Deputy Prime Minister for Legislation and Strategic Planning in the Slovak Republic. The meeting reviewed areas of economic cooperation between the two countries and opportunities for exchanging expertise. It also touched on investment diversification in various fields, including those related to strategic planning for infrastructure, reconstruction, digital transformation and industrialization ...

Oman Sympathizes with New Zealand Due to Cyclone GabrielleMuscat, 15 Feb (ONA) —- The Sultanate of Oman expressed its sympathy with New Zealand following the Cyclone Gabrielle that hit several cities.In a statement of the Foreign Ministry issued today, Oman expressed its sincere condolences to the government, the friendly people of New Zealand and families of the victims due to the cyclone. It also wished the injured a speedy recovery.—- Ends/Khalid ...

Foreign Ministry’s Undersecretary Receives US Special Envoy to IranMuscat, 14 Feb (ONA) ---- Sheikh Khalifa Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Diplomatic Affairs received at general diwan of the ministry here today, Robert Malley, US Special Envoy to Iran.The meeting touched on the bilateral relations between the two countries in various fields. The two sides also touched on a spectrum of regional and international issues of mutual interest, as well as the efforts exerted to achieve peace and stability in the region.The meeting was attended by officials from ...

Oman Reaffirms Unwavering Support for Palestinian CauseCairo, 12 Feb (ONA) --- Through its participation in a high-level conference hosted by the Arab League in Cairo to support the City of Al Quds, the Sultanate of Oman has reiterated its firm position supporting the Palestinian cause.Oman also voiced its strong backing to the “Land-for-Peace Principle” espoused under the “Arab Peace Initiative”, considering it as a permanent, fair and final solution to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli and Arab-Israeli conflict. In a speech delivered today by Sayyid Badr Hamad Al ...

Iranian President to Visit China Beijing, 12 Feb (ONA) --- President Ebrahim Raisi of the Islamic Republic of Iran will meet with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China during his three-day trip in China starting from Tuesday, as the two sides seek further cooperation. China’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying made the announcement today, saying President Raisi’s visit was at President Xi’s invitation. President Raisi will meet with President Xi and their delegations will sign cooperation documents, according to Iran’s state news agency ...

Foreign Ministry’s Undersecretary Receives UN Special Envoy for YemenMuscat, 9 Feb (ONA) —— Sheikh Khalifa Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Diplomatic Affairs received here today Hans Grundberg, UN Special Envoy for Yemen.The meeting reviewed the efforts exerted to help the Yemeni parties reach a political solution that realizes security and stability for Yemen and countries of the region.The meeting was attended by members of the delegation accompanying the guest and some officials at the Foreign Ministry.--- Ends/AH ...

HM The Sultan Sends Written Message to Crown Prince of Kuwait Kuwait, 8 Feb (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a written message to Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Deputy Amir and Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait. It deals with fraternal relations between the two countries and means of promoting them. The message was handed over by Dr. Saleh Amir Al Kharousi, Ambassador of Oman to Kuwait when Sheikh Salim Abdullah Al Jaber Al Sabah, Kuwait’s Foreign Minister received him here today. --- Ends/AH ...

Foreign Minister Receives Secretary General of Arab League Muscat, 8 Feb (ONA) --- Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister received in his office today Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary General of the Arab League, currently visiting the Sultanate of Oman. Viewpoints on issues of concern to the Arab action were exchanged during the meeting. Emphasis was laid on enhancing the march of the joint Arab action in facing the regional challenges. The meeting was attended by officials at the Foreign Ministry and the delegation accompanying the guest. --- Ends/Khalid ...

Foreign Minister Receives Credentials’ Copy of Italian Ambassador Muscat, 8 Feb (ONA) ---- Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister received today a copy of credentials of Pierluigi D'Elia, appointed ambassador of the Italian Republic to the Sultanate of Oman. Sayyid Badr welcomed the ambassador, wishing him success in carrying out his duties. He also wished the relations between Oman and Italy further progress. --- Ends/AH ...

Foreign Minister Receives Credentials’ Copy of Turkish Ambassador Muscat, 8 Feb (ONA) ---- Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister received today a copy of credentials of Muhammet Hekimoğlu, appointed ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the Sultanate of Oman. Sayyid Badr welcomed the ambassador, wishing him success in carrying out his duties. He also wished the relations between Oman and Turkey further progress. --- Ends/AH ...

Saudi Foreign Minister Affirms Oman-KSA Council A Mechanism for Advancing Cooperation Muscat, 6 Feb (ONA) --- Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) asserted that activating the Oman-KSA Coordination Council represents a significant mechanism for elevating the bilateral cooperation between the two countries particularly in fields of investment and trade exchange. The Saudi minister described the consultative meeting held today with Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister as “fruitful”. He said that the ...

Consultative Meeting Held between Oman, Saudi Arabia Muscat, 6 Feb (ONA) --- Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister and Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) held a consultative meeting at the Foreign Ministry here today. The two sides exchanged cordial conversations. They also reviewed a set of fields and opportunitiesof cooperation and partnership between the two countries at the government and private levels. The two sides also affirmed their determination to hold the first Oman-KSA Coordination Council during ...

Oman Condoles Turkey, Syria on Earthquake VictimsMuscat, 6 Feb (ONA) —- The Sultanate of Oman expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to families of the victims in the Republic of Turkey and the Syrian Arab Republic following the devastating earthquake that hit southern Turkey.In a statement today issued by the Foreign Ministry, Oman voiced its solidarity with Turkey and Syria, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.—- Ends/Khalid ...

Oman, Kazakhstan Hold Political Talks Session Muscat, 1 Feb (ONA) --- The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Kazakhstan held a session of political talks here today. The session reviewed areas of bilateral cooperation in fields of economy, renewable energy, tourism and food security. The Omani side was headed by Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, while the Kazakh side was headed by Mukhtar Tileuberdi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan. During the session, the two sides exchanged views on various regional and ...

Oman Condolences Pakistan on Victims of Mosque Blast Muscat, Jan 31 (ONA) ---- The Sultanate of Oman has expressed its sincere condolences to the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, as well as families of the victims of the blast that targeted a mosque in the city of Peshawar. It also wished the injured a speedy recovery. In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry, Oman has iterated its firm stance in condemning all forms of violence and terrorism. --- Ends/AH ...

Foreign Minister Receives Moroccan Official Muscat, 29 Jan (ONA) --- Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, received here today Nasser Bourita, Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on developments in the Arab and international arenas. They agreed to hold the next session of the joint Omani-Moroccan Committee in a bid to continue boosting cooperation programmes, explore partnerships in economic and other fields and achieve mutual interests. On the political ...

Oman Condemns Israel’s Aggression Against Palestinian People Muscat, 26 Jan (ONA) --- The Sultanate of Oman has expressed its condemnation and denunciation of Israeli occupation forces’ continuous aggression against Palestinian cities and towns—the last of which was the brutal assault on the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank. The assault caused the death of innocent, unarmed Palestinians. Oman urged the international community to shoulder its responsibilities by stopping such escalation and backing the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, namely ending the ...

HH Sayyid Fahd Receives GCC Secretary General Muscat, 25 Jan (ONA) ---- On behalf of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, HH Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Minister received today Dr. Naif Falah Al Hajraf, GCC Secretary General to bid him farewell at the end of his tour of duty. The meeting reviewed the march of the GCC and exchanged views on regional and international developments. During the meeting, HH Sayyid Fahd affirmed that the GCC is a main pillar for security, stability and comprehensive development in the region. The ...

Oman Strongly Condemns Tearing of Holy Quran Copy Muscat, 25 Jan (ONA)—The Sultanate of Oman has expressed its strong denunciation and condemnation of an extremist’s tearing a copy of the Holy Quran in the city of The Hague, Netherlands, noting that such action provokes Muslims’ feelings and incites violence and hatred. In a statement issued by the the Foreign Ministry here today, Oman reiterated its stance calling for concerted international efforts to consolidate the values of tolerance, coexistence and respect among nations and peoples of different cultures. Oman’s ...

Oman, India Enjoy Historical Economic RelationsNew Delhi, 23 Jan (ONA) —- Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, Secretary at the Indian Ministry of External Affairs valued the role of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik in upgrading the level of bilateral relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of India. He described the trade relations between the two countries as “ancient” and dating back to hundreds of years.He told Oman News Agency (ONA) that the areas of cooperation between the two countries covered food security, supply chains, healthcare, medicine, energy security and renewable ...

Oman expresses Strong Condemnation of Extremists Burning Copy of Quran in Sweden Muscat, 22 Jan (ONA) ---- The Sultanate of Oman has expressed its strong condemnation of extremists’ burning a copy of the Holy Quran in Sweden. In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry, Oman voiced it denunciation of such provocative actions that provoke Muslims’ feelings and incite violence and hatred. In this context, Oman stressed the need for concerted international efforts to consolidate the values of tolerance, coexistence and respect. Oman also lays emphasis on ...

Oman, India Hold Talks ofStrategic Dialogue in New DelhiNew Delhi, 18 Jan (ONA) —- The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of India held the 8th Oman-India Strategic Dialogue session on 17 and 18 January.The Omani side at the talks was headed by Maj.Gen Idris Abdurrahman Al Kindi, Secretary General of the National Security Council, with the participation of Issa Saleh Al Shibani, Ambassador of Oman to India. Meanwhile, the Indian side was headed by Vikram Misri, Deputy National Security Advisor.The talks discussed the two sides’ commitment to the close strategic partnership, highlighting ...

Oman, Cyprus hold 3rd Round of Political ConsultationsNicosia, 11 Jan (ONA) --- The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Cyprus today held the third round of political consultations in the capital city of Nicosia.The session was chaired by Sheikh Khalifa Ali Al Harthy, Diplomatic Affairs Undersecretary at the Foreign Ministry and Kornelios Korneliou, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Cyprus.On the sidelines of the session, the two ministries signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the fields of diplomatic studies and training. The MoU was ...

Oman Denounces Twin Blasts in SomaliaMuscat, 5 Jan (ONA) --- The Sultanate of Oman denounced the twin car bomb explosions that rocked Mahas town in Hiran region in mid-Somalia.Oman expressed its sincere condolences and deep sympathies for the government and people of Somalia, notably the families of the victims, wishing the injured quick recovery.In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry, the Sultanate of Oman affirmed its solidarity with the Federal Republic of Somalia and reiterated its permanent stance rejecting and denouncing all forms of violence and terrorism which, it stressed, ...

Philippine Leader Emphasizes Economic Ties on Visit to China Beijing, 4 Jan (ONA) --- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is pushing for closer economic ties on a visit to China. The countries have both been rocked by economic crises linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, but are looking to recharge investments in bridges and other projects, along with tourism and agriculture. Accompanied by a large business delegation, President Marcos has said he will seek to finalize major infrastructure agreements during the visit. China accounts for 20% of the Philippines’ foreign ...

Oman Denounces Raiding of Al Aqsa Mosque CompoundMuscat, 3 Jan (ONA) --- The Sultanate of Oman has expressed its condemnation of Israel’s continuous, provocative and illegal practices. It rejected Israel’s enabling one of its hard-line officials to enter Al Aqsa Mosque compound under the occupation forces’ protection. Oman stresses that this action constitutes a provocation of Muslim feelings and a violation of the International Law.In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry, Oman called upon the international community to shoulder its responsibilities towards protecting the ...

Ex-NATO General, Analysts Predict Ukraine Ceasefire In 2023 Berlin, 2 Jan (ONA) ---- A ceasefire in the Russian-Ukrainian war can be expected during 2023 and even as early as mid-year, according to a former German army and NATO general."I expect in summer, when both sides will say, this is going nowhere," Hans-Lothar Domröse told Germany's Funke media group. The most likely time for such a stalemate to arise would be between February and May, he said."That would be the moment for ceasefire negotiations," said Domröse, who held senior positions in the international forces in ...

Oman Expresses Condolences to Jordan on Demise of Security MenMuscat, 21 Dec (ONA) --- The Sultanate of Oman has voiced its deep sympathies and condolences to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, its government and people and families of security men who fell martyr when performing their sacred duty in preserving the Kingdom’s stability. It wished the injured quick recovery.In a statement issued here, the Foreign Ministry affirmed Oman’s full solidarity with Jordan in undertaking all measures to maintain its security and ensure its stability.Oman expresses it absolute rejection of all ...

Foreign Minister Participates in Baghdad Conference for Cooperation, Partnership Amman, 20 Dec (ONA) --- Delegated by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, headed Oman’s delegation participating in the 2nd edition of Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership, which was held in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in the presence and patronage of King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic, and Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani, Prime Minister of the Republic of ...

Historic Biodiversity Pact Reached at UN Conference Montreal, 19 Dec (ONA) --- Negotiators today reached a historic deal at a UN biodiversity conference that would represent the most significant effort to protect the world’s lands and oceans and provide critical financing to save biodiversity in the developing world. The global framework comes on the day the United Nations Biodiversity Conference, or COP15, is set to end in Montreal, Canada. China, which holds the presidency at this conference, released a new draft that gave the sometimes contentious talks ...