Foreign Minister Meets Philippine Counterpart in Manila

Manila, 26 July 2026 (ONA) — Sayyid
Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, convened with Philippine Foreign
Affairs Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro on the sidelines of the 3rd Oman-Philippines
Strategic Majlis Forum held in Manila today.

The meeting dealt with ways to boost
bilateral relations, cooperation and partnership between the Sultanate of Oman
and the Republic of the Philippines in a manner that better achieves their
common interests.

The two sides laid emphasis on the
significance of the forum as a strategic platform that enhances institutional
dialogue, opens up vistas for cooperation between the two governments, private
sector establishments and academic institutions. The forum also supports partnerships
in the fields of trade, investment, logistics, tourism, energy and technology, helping
the two countries to keep pace with their aspirations to realize sustainable
and comprehensive development.

They valued their reciprocal
confidence and commended the contribution of the Filipino community in the
Sultanate of Oman.

The two ministers also discussed the
latest regional and international developments and exchanged views about
diplomatic efforts aimed at consolidating security, stability and peace. They stressed
the need to ensure the free and safe flow of navigation and supply chains along
maritime and trade routes.

The meeting was attended by Eng. Nasser
bin Said Al Manwari, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Republic of the
Philippines, and senior officials from the two countries.

— Ends/Bishara