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 developments, emphasizing that international dialogue and
cooperation are essential for addressing common challenges and achieving
regional and global security and peace.

The
Foreign Minister also met with Dr. Shaya Mohsin Zindani.Minister of
Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Republic of Yemen.

During
this meeting, the two minister affirmed the deep fraternal relations and
historical ties between the two countries, expressing support for bilateral
cooperation, including the resumption of the work of their joint committee.
They stressed the importance of supporting dialogue and diplomacy to achieve a
lasting peace in Yemen.

Moreover,
the Foreign Minister met with Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Foreign Affairs,Emigrationand
Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The two ministers reaffirmed the
strong fraternal relations between the two countries and the continuous cooperation
and coordination in all fields. They stressed the need for Arab and
international solidarity to take a firm stance against the ongoing Israeli
escalation that threatens the region’s security and stability, calling for the
activation of international mechanisms to enforce international law and
relevant UN Security Council resolutions.

Sayyid
Badr also met with Hadja Lahbib, European Union CommissionerforEquality,
Preparedness andCrisis Management. The two highlighted the importance of
upholding international law, justice, and equality on all issues, especially
the Palestinian cause. They also emphasized ensuring unimpeded humanitarian aid
access to the Gaza Strip. Both sides affirmed their shared desire to enhance
cooperation and coordination between Oman and the EU, exchange expertise in
humanitarian and other fields, and continue supporting international efforts to
achieve peace and stability in the region.

Furthermore,
the Foreign Minister met with Yván Eduardo Gil Pinto, Minister of Foreign
Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. They highlighted the
importance of exploring new partnership opportunities in the energy,
agriculture, mining, and investment sectors.

The
two ministers exchanged views on regional and international issues of common
interest, underscoring the need for coordination in multilateral forums and
fostering dialogue to support international peace and security and address
challenges related to food security, climate change, and sustainable
development. Both sides confirmed their shared position on respecting state
sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs, considering this a fundamental
pillar for promoting stability and mutual respect-based international
cooperation.

Moreover,
the Foreign Minister met with Touhid Hossain, Advisor for Foreign Affairs of the
People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

The
two ministers signed a Memorandum of Understanding in diplomatic training
during their meeting.

They
affirmed the importance of enhancing diplomatic cooperation through the
exchange of expertise, visits, and joint training programs. They also reviewed
bilateral relations and promising partnership areas, confirming the mutual
desire to develop them to serve common interests.

Further,
the Foreign Minister met with Dr. Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign
Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

This
meeting focused on the existing relations and their shared commitment to
developing cooperation and partnerships to serve the mutual interests of their
friendly peoples. The meeting also addressed the latest developments in the
regional arena. Both sides stressed the importance of continued coordination
and consultation on various current issues and supporting all efforts aimed at
resolving conflicts through dialogue and peaceful means, thereby contributing
to establishing security, stability, and a just and comprehensive peace in the
region.

The
meetings were attended by officials from both sides.

–Ends/AG