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Muscat Daily
05-07-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Sayyid Badr honoured in Bulgaria for peace efforts
Sofia, Bulgaria – H E Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, received the Badge of Honour of the President of Bulgaria on Friday in recognition of Oman's key humanitarian and diplomatic efforts. The award was conferred by Rumen Radev, Bulgarian President, for H E Sayyid Badr's crucial role in securing the release of Bulgarian crew members from the hijacked Galaxy Leader vessel and for Oman's broader contributions to regional peace and stability. The honour was presented during H E Sayyid Badr's official visit to Bulgaria, which included high-level talks and a joint press conference with his Bulgarian counterpart Georgi Georgiev. In their address to the media following political discussions held in Sofia, both ministers underscored the strength and depth of bilateral ties between Oman and Bulgaria. Georgiev expressed Bulgaria's 'deep appreciation' for Oman's humanitarian intervention instrumental in the release of the detained Bulgarian sailors and highlighted Muscat's ongoing diplomatic efforts in conflict zones. He affirmed that Bulgaria remains committed to further enhancing cooperation with Oman across several sectors. H E Sayyid Badr stated, 'The relations between our two nations is anchored in shared values, mutual respect, and a common vision for peace and prosperity. We look forward to translating this into concrete partnerships.' The ministers announced plans to intensify cooperation through regular political consultations and broaden bilateral engagements to include economy, energy, renewable energy, education, technology, artificial intelligence, culture, logistics, health, tourism, and direct air connectivity between Muscat and Sofia. The discussions included establishment of permanent embassies in the two countries to facilitate communication and promote joint investment initiatives. A key outcome of the meeting was signing of a memorandum of understanding in the energy sector aimed at boosting collaboration in oil, gas and sustainable energy projects, including wind, solar and green hydrogen. On the international front, both ministers reaffirmed the importance of diplomacy, dialogue and multilateral cooperation in addressing global challenges. They stressed the need for peaceful resolution to conflicts and reiterated their countries' commitment to international justice and the principles of the United Nations Charter. According to a Foreign Ministry statement, the visit marked a significant milestone in Oman-Bulgaria relations, reflecting the growing importance of Oman's diplomatic outreach in Europe.
Muscat Daily
03-07-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Oman, Tunisia hold political consultations in Tunisia
Tunisia – Oman and Tunisia held high-level political consultations in Tunis on Wednesday, led by H E Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, and Mohamed Ali Nafti, Tunisia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad. The meeting, held at the Tunisian Foreign Ministry headquarters, reflected the two countries' strong and enduring ties, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to deepening cooperation across political, economic, and cultural domains. Discussions focused on enhancing investment opportunities and strengthening trade. Both ministers encouraged greater engagement from private sector entities and investment bodies to drive economic collaboration. Key sectors identified for joint development included tourism, transport, renewable energy, food security, pharmaceuticals, and technology. The two sides also addressed regional and international developments, reiterating their shared commitment to peaceful dialogue and multilateral coordination to support regional stability. The meeting was attended by Hilal al Sinani, Oman's Ambassador to Tunisia, and Sheikh Faisal Omar al Marhoon, Head of the Arab Department at Oman's Foreign Ministry.
Muscat Daily
01-07-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Oman, Egypt reiterate stance on Gaza reconstruction
Cairo, Egypt – Oman and Egypt reaffirmed their united stance on regional developments, particularly the situation in Gaza, during the 16th session of the Omani-Egyptian Joint Committee held in Cairo on Tuesday. H E Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, met his Egyptian counterpart Dr Badr Abdel-Aty on the sidelines of the session. Both firmly rejected any effort to displace the Palestinian people and called for stepped-up efforts to support the Arab plan for Gaza's reconstruction. They also reiterated their support for a two-state solution based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian state. Speaking after the meeting, H E Sayyid Badr said, 'This meeting comes at a critical time with growing challenges in the region, most notably the continued Israeli aggression in Gaza. We value Egypt's role in achieving ceasefires and easing humanitarian suffering. We fully support the Arab and Islamic initiative for the reconstruction of Gaza.' He also highlighted the importance of resuming talks between the US and Iran on the nuclear issue, stating that dialogue and trust-building are essential for regional stability. Abdel-Aty underlined the need to restart the ceasefire, secure the release of hostages and prisoners, and ensure uninterrupted humanitarian aid. He added that Egypt is continuing preparations to host the International Conference for Early Recovery and Reconstruction of Gaza once a comprehensive truce is in place. The two ministers also discussed developments in Yemen, Syria, Sudan and the Horn of Africa, emphasising the need to respect national sovereignty and reject foreign interference. The session also focused on strengthening bilateral economic ties. Seven memoranda of understanding and executive programmes were signed in key sectors including labour, mineral resources, investment promotion, media, food safety and religious affairs. Both sides agreed to reactivate the Egyptian-Omani Business Council to support investment partnerships. Abdel-Aty said Egypt looks forward to 'a qualitative leap' in economic ties with Oman, citing opportunities in renewable energy, particularly green hydrogen and ammonia, as well as in agriculture, transport, education and technology. He also noted the importance of linking the Suez Canal Economic Zone with Special Economic Zone at Duqm, including direct maritime routes between Duqm Port and Egyptian ports, to enhance trade. He thanked Oman for supporting Egypt, including backing Dr Khaled el Enany's nomination for the post of Unesco Director-General. At the end of the session, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continued coordination and cooperation in support of regional stability and development. Separately, Egypt's Minister of Labour, Mohamed Gebran, praised the support given to Egyptian nationals in Oman and said Cairo is keen to enhance cooperation in workforce training and expand collaboration between the two countries' labour ministries. Trump to discuss Gaza, Iran with Netanyahu next week Washington – US President Donald Trump has said he will discuss the situations in Gaza and Iran when he meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday. Trump said the US is pushing for a truce in Gaza by 'sometime next week' when asked by reporters if a ceasefire could be in place before a visit by Netanyahu to the White House, set for July 7. 'We hope it's going to happen, and we're looking for it to happen sometime next week,' Trump responded as he departed Washington for Florida on Tuesday. He has previously urged Israel to 'make the deal in Gaza,' but on the ground, Israel has continued to pursue its offensive.
Muscat Daily
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Muscat Daily
Oman intensifies diplomatic efforts to de-escalate Iran-Israel conflict
Muscat – The Sultanate of Oman continues its steadfast diplomatic efforts to defuse the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, following a wave of unprecedented regional tension triggered by Israel's recent military actions against Iranian targets. Reaffirming its principled stance, Oman has reiterated its firm rejection of military escalation and violations of national sovereignty. The Sultanate has stressed that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path toward resolving the crisis and averting catastrophic consequences that could destabilize the entire region and reverberate globally. As part of its outreach, Oman's Foreign Minister, H E Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi , held separate phone calls on Wednesday with his counterparts from Russia and China. These calls form part of a broader series of communications with brotherly and friendly nations aimed at restoring calm and encouraging a return to discussions focused on the urgent need for an immediate cessation of hostilities. Sayyid Badr emphasized Oman's view that Israel's actions constitute aggression, contravene the United Nations Charter, and undermine recent diplomatic progress, including U.S.-Iranian talks aimed at curbing nuclear proliferation. In his conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, both sides agreed that the military escalation poses grave threats to regional and international peace. They underscored the need to avoid targeting nuclear facilities to prevent the potential dangers of nuclear radiation. Lavrov expressed his country's deep appreciation for Oman's mediation efforts and reaffirmed Russia's support for dialogue and political solutions. Meanwhile, in his call with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Sayyid Badr found strong alignment on key issues. Wang condemned Israel's strikes on Iranian territory as a flagrant violation of international law and the UN Charter. He also praised Oman's proactive diplomatic role, reiterating that the nuclear issue must be addressed solely through peaceful negotiations. Both ministers echoed Oman's position that there is no military solution to the crisis and called for an early ceasefire to create the conditions necessary for constructive dialogue. Oman's balanced and principled diplomacy continues to be widely recognized in international circles, as it seeks to prevent further escalation and restore stability in the region through peaceful means.
Muscat Daily
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Muscat Daily
GCC, Egypt hail Oman mediation in securing US-Yemen ceasefire
Muscat – Oman's mediation efforts have succeeded in securing a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Yemeni authorities, drawing praise from Egypt and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for its role in promoting regional stability. In a statement on Wednesday, Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration commended Oman's diplomatic engagement, calling it a 'significant step' towards restoring calm in Yemen. 'We hope the coming period will see a firm commitment to this agreement, which could also help generate momentum to end the war in Gaza and advance efforts towards regional security and stability,' the ministry added. Jasem Mohamed al Budaiwi, Secretary-General of GCC, also praised Oman's role, describing it as a testament to the sultanate's 'constructive and effective' regional diplomacy. He reaffirmed the GCC's commitment to fostering peace through balanced policies and stressed the importance of de-escalation and adherence to international maritime law, particularly regarding freedom of navigation. The ceasefire agreement, announced on Tuesday by H E Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, followed recent discussions between Oman, the US and Yemeni parties. 'In the future, neither side will target the other, including American vessels, in the Red Sea and Bab al Mandab Strait, ensuring freedom of navigation and the smooth flow of international commercial shipping,' H E Sayyid Badr said.
