Oman,
EU Sign Agreement to Establish EU Mission in MuscatMuscat,
21 July 2026 (ONA) — The Sultanate of Oman and the European Union (EU) signed
today an agreement for the establishment of a diplomatic mission of the
European Union in Oman. The
agreement was signed on behalf of the Sultanate of Oman by Sayyid Badr bin
Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister and on behalf of the EU by Kaja Kallas, High
Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
and Vice-President of the European Commission.This
mission, alongside the Sultanate of Oman’s accredited mission to the European
Union in Brussels, represents an institutional framework through which both
sides will advance their shared interests, thereby contributing to the
prosperity and well-being of both parties.This
significant development reflects the depth of the growing partnership between
the European Union and the Sultanate of Oman and underscores their firm
commitment to elevating the level of cooperation and opening new avenues across
a wide range of sectors, including technology, energy, logistics, banking,
minerals, infrastructure, as well as training and capacity-building, food and
water security, energy security, and maritime security.Both
sides share a comprehensive strategic vision in support of multilateralism,
with each playing an active role in promoting peace, security, and prosperity.
In light of the current regional challenges and the need to reinforce
sustainable stability, this mission will provide the European Union with a
permanent presence in the Sultanate of Oman. In
parallel with Oman’s mission in Brussels, this will enhance both sides’
capacity to contribute more effectively to the development and implementation
of solutions that support regional and international peace and stability.On
this occasion, Sayyid Badr expressed his hope that the European Union mission
in Muscat will bring significant benefits to governments, business sectors, and
citizens of both the Sultanate of Oman and the European Union, noting that the
opening of this mission will help unlock the full potential of the partnership
and strengthen cooperation in ways that serve the mutual interests of both
sides.For
her part, the High Representative of the European Union expressed her pleasure
at the signing of this agreement, and highlighted its positive impact, noting
that this event represents a milestone in the course of relations between the
Sultanate of Oman and the European Union.During
the ceremony, both sides reviewed the progress of their cooperation, reaffirmed
their commitment to constructive engagement, and reiterated their determination
to continue political dialogue and further strengthen bilateral cooperation in
a manner that serves common interests and delivers mutual benefit.

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