Sayyid Badr underlined the need to safeguard freedom of navigation and to protect maritime interests.

Photos of presentations and discussions at day two of the 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat.

A panel representing Oman and India addressed a range of questions from the audience.

Oman’s Foreign Minister told the Conference it would help strengthen maritime partnerships and foster dialogue on shared concerns.

A selection of photos from the 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat.

Speech delivered by Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi to the 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat.

The meetings took place on the sidelines of the 8th Indian Ocean Conference, hosted by Oman and organised by the Foreign Ministry.

Foreign ministers from 27 countries are expected at the Conference.