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Foreign Minister Reviews Mutual Cooperation with Counterparts from Arab, Friendly Countries New York, 24 Sep (ONA) --- On the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister met, separately, with Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, Sergei Aleinik, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Rosa Yolanda Mapy, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Colombia, Constantinos Kombos, Minister of ...

Oman Participates in GCC-France Ministerial Meeting in New YorkNew York, 24 Sep (ONA) — The Sultanate of Oman participated today in the joint ministerial meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states and the French Republic, held in New York on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.Sayyid bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister underlined the strength of the longstanding friendly relations between the Sultanate of Oman and France, which are built on foundations of trust and mutual respect.He noted the significant development this ...

Oman Takes Part in Inaugural Session of 80th UN General Assembly New York, 23 Sep (ONA) --- The Sultanate of Oman participated in the opening proceedings of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, which commenced at UN headquarters in New York today. The session brings together heads of state and government, delegation leaders, and representatives of international and regional organizations. The Omani delegation was led by Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister. This year's session convenes against a backdrop of complex ...

New York Conference Urges Concrete Action to Advance Two-State Solution New York, 23 Sep (ONA) --- A high-level international conference on the Palestinian issue concluded in New York with a call for the international community to translate diplomatic support into concrete measures implementing the two-state solution. The conference produced the "New York Declaration," endorsed by 142 UN General Assembly member states, reaffirming global commitment to a two-state solution and establishing what organizers described as an "irreversible path" toward peace for Palestinians, ...

UN Chief: Establishing a Palestinian State Is a Right, Not a RewardNew York, 23 Sep (ONA) --- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced strong support for international efforts to revive the two-state solution, emphasizing that the establishment of a Palestinian state is "not a reward, but a right". Speaking at the opening of the high-level international conference on the peaceful resolution of the Palestinian issue, held at the UN General Assembly headquarters in New York, Guterres welcomed recent moves by several countries to mobilize support for the two-state solution, including ...

UNRWA: 12 Facilities in Gaza, Including Schools, Clinics, Damaged by Israeli StrikesAmman, 23 Sep (ONA) --- The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) today confirmed that 12 of its facilities in Gaza City were directly or indirectly hit between 11-16 September 2025. UNRWA added on its official website that among the targeted facilities were nine schools and two health centers, which sheltered more than 11,000 displaced persons. UNRWA noted that its activities in Gaza City have significantly decreased due to the deteriorating security situation. UNRWA's only ...

Foreign Minister Holds Bilateral Meetings with Counterparts in New York New York, 23 Sep (ONA) --- Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, held a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Arab and friendly countries on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York. Sayyid Badr met with Andrii Sybiha, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. In the meeting they discussed opportunities for bilateral cooperation, particularly in the economic and cultural fields. The two ministers exchanged views on regional and international ...

Oman Welcomes French President's Announcement Recognizing Palestinian State Muscat, 23 Sep (ONA) — The Sultanate of Oman has welcomed the announcement by the President of the French Republic regarding his country's recognition of the Palestinian State, made during the the High-level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, held in New York. In a statement issued today by the Foreign Ministry, the Sultanate of Oman emphasized that this development represents an additional and ...

Palestinian Issue Takes Center Stage at 80th UN General Assembly Amid State Recognition Momentum New York, 21 Sep (ONA) --- The United Nations (UN) General Assembly convenes its 80th session general debate this Tuesday, with international attention firmly focused on the Palestinian cause as numerous countries move toward recognizing Palestinian statehood. The session will also address other pressing global concerns. World leaders gathering for this session will seek solutions to worldwide challenges under the theme " Better Together: 80 years and more for peace, ...

Oman Welcomes UK, Canada, Australia's Recognition of State of Palestine Muscat, 21 Sep (ONA) --- The Sultanate of Oman has welcomed the announcements by the United Kingdom (UK), Canada, and Australia in recognizing the State of Palestine. Oman considers this step a very important development in the context of international efforts aimed at achieving a two-state solution and establishing the foundations of security and peace in the region. In a statement issued today by the Foreign Ministry, Oman reiterated its call to other members of the international community that have not ...

GCC Joint Defence Council Holds Meeting Doha, 18 Sep (ONA) --- The GCC Joint Defence Council held an extraordinary session today in Doha, the State of Qatar. The meeting was chaired by Shaikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs of the State of Qatar and President of the Extraordinary Session of the Joint Defence Council. It was also attended by Dr Mohammed bin Nasser Al Zaabi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence of the Sultanate of Oman, Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs ...

Foreign Minister and British Counterpart Discuss Bilateral Relations Muscat, 16 Sep (ONA) --- Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, received a phone call today from Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom (UK). During the call, they reviewed the historic and strategic bilateral relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the United Kingdom, and ways to enhance them in various fields to serve the common interests of both countries. The two ministers also exchanged views on several regional and ...

UN: Number of People Facing Catastrophic Hunger in Gaza Could Exceed 640,000Gaza, 16 Sep (ONA) --- United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher warned that the number of people facing catastrophic hunger in Gaza could exceed more than half a million this month, fearing the number could exceed to 640,000 by the end of the month. In a press conference, Fletcher stressed that the current man-made famine is preventable and predictable. He noted the UN and its partners are capable of saving lives on a large scale in the Strip if they ...

UN Special Rapporteur: Israel Occupation Forces Committing Genocide in GazaGeneva, 16 Sep (ONA) --- UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese reiterated that the Israeli occupation forces are committing genocide in the Gaza Strip. Albanese said in press statements in Geneva that Israel is seeking to make Gaza City "unlivable" by attacking the largest urban area in the Strip. "Israel is bombing using unconventional weapons … trying to forcibly evacuate Palestinians who were seeking refuge there. Why? Because this is the ...

UN Independent Commission: Israel has Committed Genocide in Gaza StripGeneva, 16 Sep (ONA) --- Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory said in a new report today. The Commission urged Israel and all countries to fulfil their legal obligations under international law to end the genocide and punish those responsible. The Commission said in a press release published on the United Nations News website today that it has been investigating the events on and since 7 October 2023 ...

HH Sayyid Shihab Heads Oman’s Delegation in Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha Doha, 15 Sep (ONA) --- On behalf of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, HH Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defense Affairs headed the Sultanate of Oman’s delegation participating in the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit in the Qatari capital, Doha. The summit was attended by Their Majesties, Excellencies, and Highnesses, the heads of the participating delegations. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al ...

Oman Welcomes UN Adoption of "New York Declaration" on Two-State Solution, Urges Security Council ActionMuscat, 13 Sep (ONA) —- The Sultanate of Oman has welcomed the United Nations General Assembly's adoption of the "New York Declaration" on the two-state solution. Oman expressed its support for the peaceful resolution of the Palestinian cause and the implementation of the two-state solution.In a statement issued today by the Foreign Ministry, the Sultanate of Oman called on the Security Council to support the Declaration's implementation through tangible actions aimed at achieving a just ...

Oman Participates in GCC-Russia 8th Ministerial Meeting Sochi, 11 Sep (ONA) --- The Sultanate of Oman today took part in the 8th ministerial meeting between GCC states foreign ministers and Sergey Lavrov, Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation. The meeting was held in Sochi, Russia. The Sultanate of Oman's delegation was led by Khalid bin Hashel Al Musalhi, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Administrative and Financial Affairs. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed ways to consolidate relations between GCC states and discussed the joint action plan ...

Oman Participates in 60th Session of the Human Rights Council in GenevaGeneva, 10 Sep (ONA) – The Sultanate of Oman participated in the 60th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. The discussions included the annual report of the High Commissioner and the Secretary-General, as well as reports from the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, particularly the annual updates from the independent international fact-finding mission in the occupied Palestinian territories.Ambassador Idris m Abdulrahman Al Khanjari, Oman's Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other ...

Foreign Minister Makes Phone Call to Qatari CounterpartMuscat, 10 Sep (ONA) —- Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, made a telephone call to Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar.During the telephonic conversation, Sayyid Badr expressed Oman's solidarity with the State of Qatar following the heinous Israeli aggression in Doha, and offered its sincere condolences and sympathy on the martyrdom of a security officer in this terrorist act.Sayyid Badr affirmed that the Sultanate of Oman highly ...

HM The Sultan Receives Written Message from Saudi Crown Prince Muscat, 10 Sep (ONA) --- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received a written message from Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The message deals with bilateral relations and the existing cooperation between the two countries. The message was handed over to Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, when he receivedtoday Ibrahim Saad Bishan, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Sultanate of Oman. ---Ends/AG ...

Gaza Hospitals Record 5 Deaths Due to Man-made Starvation, MalnutritionGaza, 10 Sep (ONA) --- Hospitals in the Gaza Strip recorded five deaths, including a child, due to man-made famine and malnutrition over the past 24 hours. Palestinian news agency (WAFA) reported that the total number of deaths from man-made famine and malnutrition has risen to 404, including 141 children. Since the IPC's announcement, 126 deaths have been recorded, including 26 children. Cases of malnutrition and famine keeps arriving at hospitals in Gaza continuously, as around 900,000 children are suffering from ...

Murder Toll from Israeli Genocide on Gaza Rises to 64,605Gaza, 9 Sep (ONA) --- The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza has reported that the murder toll from the ongoing Israeli genocide on the Gaza Strip, which began on 7 October 2023, has reached 64,605 martyrs and 163,316 injured. In a statement today, the ministry said that within the last 24 hours, hospitals in the Gaza Strip received 83 martyrs and 223 injured people. The total number of martyrs and injuries recorded since the occupation violated the cease-fire agreement on 18 March 2025 has reached 12,059 martyrs and 51,278 ...

Oman Expresses Full Solidarity with Qatar Muscat, 9 Sep (ONA) --- The Sultanate of Oman expresses its full solidarity with the State of Qatar—its leadership, government, and people—and strongly denounces the heinous attack launched by Israel on Qatari territory. The Sultanate of Oman further condemns Israel’s acts of political assassination and perfidy, which constitute a flagrant violation of international law, a grave breach of state sovereignty, and a dangerous escalation that threatens regional security and stability and undermines the prospects for ...

Foreign Minister, Egyptian Counterpart Discuss Regional Developments Muscat, 8 Sep (ONA) --- Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, held a phone call with Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptians Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The call aimed to consult on current developments in the region and coordinate the efforts of the two nations to help de-escalate regional tensions. The ministers also sought to advance constructive dialogue aimed at achieving justice, peace, understanding, and harmony on both regional and global ...

Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Developments with Iranian Counterpart Muscat, 9 Sep (ONA) --- Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, held a phone call with Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The two ministers exchanged views on the latest regional developments and consulted on ways to address and handle them. Both ministers underscored the importance of continuing consultation, coordination, and intensifying diplomatic efforts to resume constructive cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the International ...

Oman, Estonia Hold Political Talks Muscat, 8 Sep (ONA) — A session of political talks between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Estonia was held today in Muscat. The Omani side was led by Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, while the Estonian side was led by Margus Tsahkna, Minister of Foreign Affairs. The discussions covered the friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries and explored ways to develop them and means of exploring partnership opportunities. Key areas of focus included renewable energy, technology, ...

Spain Declares Arms Embargo on IsraelMadrid, 8 Sep (ONA) --- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is imposing an arms embargo on Israel as part of an effort to, in his words, "stop the genocide in Gaza." The nine measures, which are to come into force immediately, also include a travel ban on people directly involved in what he called a "massacre." "Spain will be on the right side of history," said Sánchez, who has been one of the most outspoken national leaders in his criticism of Israel's military operations in Gaza. Other steps include increased humanitarian aid for Gaza, ...

Six Palestinians, Including 2 Children, Die from Israeli Man-made Famine, MalnutritionGaza, 8 Sep (ONA) --- Hospitals in the Gaza Strip recorded the death of six Palestinians, including two children, due to Israeli-man-made famine and malnutrition over the past 24 hours. This brings the total number of deaths due to man-made famine and malnutrition to 393, including 140 children.Some 900,000 children in Gaza are suffering from Israeli-forced hunger, 70,000 of whom have entered the malnutrition stage. UNRWA had warned that malnutrition among children under the age of five had doubled between ...

Oman Participates in 164th Session of Arab Foreign Ministers Council in CairoCairo, 4 Sep (ONA) — The Sultanate of Oman today participated in the 164th session of the Council of Arab Foreign Ministers, held at the headquarters of the Arab League in Cairo.Oman’s delegation was headed by Sheikh Khalifa Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs.The Arab Ministerial Council strongly condemned Israeli practices in the Gaza Strip, including killing, starvation, systematic destruction, and threats to the sovereignty of Arab states. It emphasized that these ...