Muscat – H E Sayyid Badr al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, held a phone conversation with Anthony Blinken, Secretary of State of the United States of America, to discuss developments in the region, particularly in Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen.
During the call on Friday night, H E Sayyid Badr emphasised the importance of continuing political and diplomatic efforts to secure a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and alleviate the suffering of civilians. Both sides reiterated their commitment to achieving a just and lasting peace through the two-state solution, describing it as the only viable path to ensuring sustained security and stability in the region.
On bilateral relations, the ministers praised the strong cooperation between Oman and the United States and explored ways to further enhance ties in pursuit of shared strategic goals. They also highlighted the need to overcome challenges to support regional security and stability.