His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. (55/2026) ratifying the agreement between the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and the Government of the French Republic on work permits for spouses of employees of official missions, signed in Paris on April 14, 2026. Article 1 ratifies the aforementioned agreement in accordance with the version attached to this

Key meetings and calls held by Sayyid Badr with his counterparts and senior officials from April 25 to 30.

The Ministers discussed maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Ambassador Ahmed Alaraimi, Head of Mission of the Sultanate of Oman in Paris, participated in the 18th World Conference on Public Policies, taking place in Chantilly from April 24 to 26 on the theme “Global Governance”. The Conference, which brought together the President of the Senate as well as numerous leaders, Ministers, and Ambassadors, is a major event dedicated to

The Sultanate of Oman has said it is important to strengthen multilateral action to support the role of  the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in protecting education and safeguarding human heritage. In her address at the opening of the 224th session of the plenary sessions of UNESCO’s Executive Board’, Ambassador Amina Albalushi, Permanent Delegate of the Sultanate

The talks reflected the depth of the strategic partnership between the two friendly countries across various fields.

The discussions addressed developments in the region and the need to support mediation efforts

Ahmed Alaraimi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the French Republic , met with Dora Cattuti, the French President’s adviser for North Africa and the Middle East, at the Élysée Palace. During the meeting, they exchanged views on developments in the region and reaffirmed the importance of supporting the diplomatic track and resolving issues through dialogue and negotiations.

The call saw an exchange of views on recent developments in the region and the ceasefire agreement.

The two leaders reviewed developments in the region in the context of the announced ceasefire.

The call addressed the latest regional developments, as well as international efforts aimed at achieving de-escalation.

The calls aimed to support efforts to contain the ongoing war in the region and return to diplomacy.

The calls stressed the importance of joining international efforts to stop escalating tensions immediately.

The Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to France, Ahmed Alaraimi, received Daniel Mouchard-Zay , President of Sorbonne Nouvelle University, and Françoise Lavocat, Vice President for International Relations. The meeting reviewed prospects for academic and cultural cooperation. It covered researcher exchanges and the organisation of joint events. The President of Sorbonne Nouvelle University praised the participation of Oman.

The Ministry confirms that investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.