Foreign
Minister Engages in High-Level Diplomacy, Reinforcing Oman’s Role in Regional
Stability, Bilateral Partnerships

Muscat, 23 Nov
2025 (ONA) — Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, conducted a
series of high-level diplomatic meetings today, underscoring the nation’s
pivotal role in fostering regional dialogue and strengthening international
partnerships.

He commenced
his diplomatic engagements by receiving Hans Grundberg, Special Envoy of the UN
Secretary-General for Yemen. The discussions centered on the critical efforts
to support the Yemeni parties in committing to a negotiated path, with the
ultimate goal of achieving a sustainable political resolution that ends the
crisis and fulfills the Yemeni people’s legitimate aspirations for peace and
stability.

Subsequently,
in a meeting with Musa Al-Koni, Vice President of the Libyan Presidential
Council, the two sides examined the evolving situation in Libya. They
underscored the imperative of bolstering current endeavours to secure lasting
political and security stability. The conversation also explored concrete
avenues to enhance the fraternal cooperation between Oman and Libya, focusing
on initiatives that serve mutual interests and advance the cause of national
dialogue and reconciliation.

Further
reinforcing regional collaboration, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister
met with Jassem Mohammed Al-Budaiwi, GCC Secretary-General. Their discussions
provided a comprehensive overview of the robust cooperative ties between Oman
and the GCC Secretariat General. A significant focus was placed on the
strategic exchange of expertise to fortify joint Gulf action across the
political, economic, and social spheres. The conversation also encompassed the
GCC’s evolving role in strengthening dialogues and negotiations with
international partners to best serve the collective interests of its member states.

Sayyid Badr
also met with Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, Minister of State at the Qatari
Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The two sides undertook a thorough review of the
enduring cooperative relations between their nations and identified promising
opportunities for their further development across multiple domains. They also
exchanged perspectives on a range of regional and international issues of
common concern, jointly affirming their commitment to sustained coordination
and consultation to enhance collective action and promote security and
stability throughout the region.

These meetings
were attended by Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Foreign
Ministry for Political Affairs, alongside senior officials from the ministry.

Additionally, Sayyid
Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister received Andreas Kravik, State
Secretary at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The two sides reviewed
the extensive scope of existing cooperation between Oman and Norway, with
particular emphasis on their collaborative work in the fields of mediation and
dialogue facilitation. They exchanged views on pressing regional and
international developments, stressing the importance of enhanced coordination
on matters of peace and security and reaffirming their support for peaceful
conflict resolution. The conversation also ventured into opportunities for expanding
the bilateral partnership into areas such as education, culture, and
sustainable development, thereby deepening the bonds of friendship and shared
purpose.

Further, Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi, Foreign
Minister met with Dr. Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
Islamic Republic of Iran. The two ministers took stock of the positive
trajectory of bilateral relations, noting the encouraging progress across
various fields of cooperation that continue to yield mutual benefits. A
substantive exchange of views on regional and international developments
followed, with special attention given to ongoing efforts to de-escalate
tensions and reinforce diplomatic channels for crisis management. Both sides
emphasized the critical importance of continued coordination and consultation
between their two nations, recognizing its vital contribution to entrenching
security, stability, and developmental peace throughout the region.

— Ends/Khalid