Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi held a meeting with Ambassadors, heads of diplomatic missions and international organisations accredited to the Sultanate of Oman at the Diplomatic Club in Muscat.

The seventh annual meeting aimed to strengthen dialogue on regional and international developments and explore opportunities for economic and technological cooperation and partnerships in line with national development priorities and Oman Vision 2040.

Sayyid Badr expressed his appreciation to the heads of diplomatic missions for their efforts during the past year and their contributions to strengthening political, economic and cultural relations with Oman.

He noted that their work is highly valued by Omani government institutions, recognising the importance of international partnerships in supporting national development, prosperity and stability.

On regional and international affairs, the Foreign Minister discussed the challenges facing the region and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and create conditions for peaceful settlements through negotiations. He expressed Oman’s appreciation to friendly and partner countries for their contributions and resources devoted to supporting peace and reducing tensions.

Turning to economic development, he outlined Oman’s focus on technological innovation and sustainable economic growth. He noted that these priorities featured prominently during the visits of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to friendly countries and his meetings with world leaders.

He said these visits had resulted in significant agreements in key sectors, including renewable energy, logistics, space exploration, water resources, start-ups, telecommunications, information technology and artificial intelligence.

These partnerships, he added,  support Oman Vision 2040 and the country’s ambition to build a more dynamic, knowledge-based economy driven by innovation and advanced technologies.

Sayyid Badr also highlighted the National Digital Economy Programme for 2026–2030 and its initiatives to strengthen Oman’s position in the digital economy and expand its contribution to the development of emerging technologies.

The Foreign Minister also addressed rapid developments in artificial intelligence and the opportunities they offer for scientific, economic and human progress. He highlighted the importance of international cooperation in ensuring that these technologies serve humanity and contribute to sustainable development.

He called for fair and inclusive access to the benefits of artificial intelligence and the development of common frameworks and rules governing its development and use.

The Foreign Minister underlined the importance of international partnerships, knowledge sharing and the exchange of expertise in ensuring that technological advances benefit everyone. He also highlighted the Oman’s potential contribution through its human talent, innovation and commitment to building partnerships that harness artificial intelligence to meet human needs and aspirations.

As part of the annual gathering, Ahmed Al Rashdi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs, delivered a briefing on the Muscat Plan, outlining its objectives and key principles for combating hate speech and preventing conflicts and mass atrocities through dialogue, mediation and peacebuilding. The initiative aims to promote mutual understanding, peaceful coexistence and social cohesion.

The meeting was attended by Sheikh Abdulaziz Alhinai, Ambassador at large at the Foreign Ministry; Sheikh Khalifa Alharthy, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs; and Sheikh Khalid Almuslahi, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Administrative and Financial Affairs, along with Ambassadors and senior Foreign Ministry officials.