Oman actively participated in the OIC extraordinary meeting in Jeddah, addressing Israeli aggression in occupied Palestinian territories. The Omani Foreign Minister reaffirmed support for a ceasefire, advocacy for displaced persons, and effective humanitarian aid delivery. Meetings with Iranian and Uzbek counterparts emphasized collaboration and diplomatic solutions to regional issues.
Oman attended the extraordinary meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, focusing on the current Israeli aggression in the occupied Palestinian territories. The Omani delegation was led by H.E. Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al-Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, who reiterated Oman’s commitment to a ceasefire in Gaza, advocating for a complete Israeli withdrawal and the return of displaced individuals while ensuring humanitarian aid is delivered effectively.
H.E. Sayyid Badr expressed Oman’s support for OIC member states in addressing Israeli aggression and emphasized the necessity for a potent international mechanism to halt violations, safeguard civilians, lift the siege on Gaza, and hold Israeli officials accountable for their actions. The meeting was presided over by H.E. Lejeune Mbella Mbella, Minister of External Relations of Cameroon, with participation from multiple foreign ministers.
The Omani delegation included prominent figures such as H.E. Ambassador Sheikh Ahmed bin Hashel Al-Maskari and Minister Plenipotentiary Salem bin Mohammed Al-Busaidi, among others from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In conjunction with the meeting, H.E. Sayyid Badr met with H.E. Dr. Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments, emphasizing the critical role of dialogue and diplomacy in resolving conflicts.
Additionally, H.E. Sayyid Badr had discussions with H.E. Bakhtiyor Saidov, Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister, focusing on regional and international developments and reaffirming commitment to enhance economic, investment, cultural, and scientific collaboration between their countries. Accompanying officials from both Oman and Uzbekistan contributed to these discussions.
Oman’s participation in the OIC extraordinary meeting highlighted its unwavering stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, advocating for immediate humanitarian action and a ceasefire. The discussions with foreign ministers from Iran and Uzbekistan further underscore Oman’s dedication to strengthening diplomatic ties and promoting regional stability through collaboration and dialogue.
Original Source: timesofoman.com
