Muscat: During the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the Foreign Minister, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, engaged in discussions with Tawhid Hussain, the Advisor for Foreign Affairs, and Mohammad Fawzul Kabir Khan, the Advisor for Energy and Mineral Resources of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. These meetings were held within the broader context of the 79th session, focusing on bilateral relations and the existing trade ties between the parties involved, with an emphasis on the mutual desire to expand these ties to broader dimensions.
In a separate engagement, with Abbas Araghchi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Foreign Minister delved into regional and international issues of mutual interest. The conversation underscored the critical role of dialogue and diplomacy in addressing current challenges and the importance of collaborative efforts to support peace initiatives in the region.
Throughout these discussions, the two ministers highlighted the robust bilateral relations and historical ties between their countries, expressing a strong commitment to continued cooperation and partnership across various sectors for the mutual benefit of their respective populations.
In another dialogue, with Alexander Schallenberg, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Austria, the Foreign Minister reviewed the regional and international landscape, focusing on efforts to enhance security and peace both regionally and globally. The conversation stressed the necessity of serious international cooperation to tackle these challenges and the importance of adhering to international law and the principles of justice.
The ministers also discussed the potential for developing partnerships in renewable energy, education, and tourism, aiming to deepen the economic and scientific interests between their countries.
Furthermore, the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Suriname formalized their cooperation through the signing of an agreement on mutual visa exemption for holders of diplomatic, special, and official passports at the headquarters of the Permanent Mission of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations in New York. This agreement was signed by Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, and Albert Ramdin, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Suriname.
In the aftermath of these engagements, the two ministers expressed their aspirations to further advance bilateral cooperation, particularly in the economic and commercial sectors, as well as in the exchange of expertise and scientific collaboration.
The discussions also touched upon ways to enhance cooperation within international organizations, emphasizing the need for unified efforts and intensified consultations to support peace and security initiatives.
During his meeting with Tim Lenderking, the US Special Envoy for Yemen, the Foreign Minister reviewed the ongoing efforts to support the peace process in Yemen and the humanitarian initiatives aimed at alleviating the suffering of the Yemeni people.
He Excellency underscored the Sultanate of Oman's unwavering support for political dialogue as a means to achieve stability, peace, and harmony in Yemen.
