Oman at meeting of GCC Ministerial Council

The Sultanate of Oman participated in the 165th session of the GCC Ministerial Council, held in the State of Kuwait.

Oman’s delegation was headed by Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, Foreign Minister.

The session was chaired by Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait and current Chairman of the Council, with the participation of the Foreign Ministers of the GCC states and Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary General of the Council.

The meeting discussed developments in joint Gulf action across the fields of politics, economics, security, development. It also discussed other topics on the agenda.

Several decisions were taken to enhance integration among GCC member states and to reinforce regional security and stability, with an emphasis on the importance of dialogue and diplomacy as a strategic choice in addressing challenges.

The Ministerial Council praised the role undertaken by Oman in facilitating dialogue between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, stressing the importance of sustaining these efforts, alongside other international initiatives, to reduce tensions and avoid escalation in the region.

Regarding the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, the Council reiterated its call for an end to Israeli aggression, ensuring the protection of civilians, lifting the blockade, securing the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid, and the return of displaced people, in accordance with legally binding international resolutions.

The Council also denounced statements by the Prime Minister of the Israeli government concerning violations of the sovereignty of some Arab countries, considering them a serious threat to regional and international security.

The Council also affirmed its support for international efforts aimed at resolving the Russian-Ukrainian crisis, contributing to the enhancement of international peace and security.

This is an unofficial English version of an Arabic report. To view the official Arabic text, click here.