Foreign Minister, Egyptian counterpart hold closed-door meeting in Cairo
During the meeting, the two sides reaffirmed the distinguished cooperation between the Sultanate of Oman and the Arab Republic of Egypt, emphasizing their mutual support for strategically advancing this partnership across various fields. This commitment aims to deepen the shared interests of the two brotherly nations and yield greater mutual benefits.
The two ministers also discussed a number of regional issues and recent developments relevant to the political and security priorities of both countries. They stressed the importance of ensuring coordination, aligning perspectives, and integrating efforts to promote dialogue and diplomacy in addressing various challenges and crises, while containing the causes of conflict and escalation for the benefit and stability of the entire region.
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