Oman Reaffirms Commitment to
Maritime Security and Regional Stability at EU-GCC Forum in Brussels

Brussels, 13 Jul 2026 (ONA) — The
Sultanate of Oman participated in the third EU-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) High-Level Forum on Regional Security
and Cooperation, held in the Belgian capital, Brussels today.

The Omani delegation was led by Sheikh
Ahmed bin Hashel Al Maskari, Head of the Gulf Cooperation Council and Regional
Neighbourhood Department at the Foreign Ministry.

He stressed the importance of
sustained Gulf‑European dialogue and the strengthening of strategic partnership
between the two sides in the service of shared security, stability and
prosperity.

He also affirmed the solidarity of
the GCC states in confronting current challenges, and underscored Oman’s vision
on the importance of safeguarding regional security and stability, as well as
its commitment to freedom of maritime navigation and the safety of
international trade routes in the Strait of Hormuz, in line with international
law and the law of the sea.

He noted that Oman continues its
close cooperation with the International Maritime Organization to enhance the
safety and security of maritime navigation and support regional and
international stability.

The forum addressed a spectrum of
regional and international issues of mutual concern, and explored ways to
strengthen cooperation and coordination between the GCC and the European Union
across various fields, contributing to the consolidation of security, stability
and sustainable development.

The forum was attended by Ru’a Issa
Al Zedjali, Ambassador the Sultanate of Oman to the Kingdom of Belgium and Head
of the Omani Mission to the European Union.

— Ends/Khalid