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Foreign
Minister Holds Pre-Talks Consultations with US Special Envoy
Geneva, 17 Feb
2026 (ONA) — Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, held a consultative
meeting in Geneva with Steve Witkoff, Special Envoy of the US President as well
as Jared Kushner, prior to the convening of the Iran-US talks round held today
in Geneva under the aegis of the Sultanate of Oman.
The discussions encompassed a comprehensive
assessment of the broader context surrounding the talks, coupled with an
in-depth examination of the political and technical requirements essential for
their success. Conducted in a realistic and constructive spirit, the
consultative meeting sought to enhance prospects for mutual understandings
aligned with the talks’ objectives. Today’s talks yielded tangible progress,
establishing a foundation for their continued pursuit in the forthcoming
period.
— Ends/Khalid