6 May 2026
Geneva: Ambassador visits Geneva University Hospital
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen international cooperation in the health sector, Ambassador Engineer Jamal bin Salem Al Shanfari participated in a field visit to Geneva University Hospital (HUG), in the presence of the Swiss Ambassador and the hospital’s Director General. The visit reviewed advanced practices in managing health systems and addressed priorities related to digital transformation and enhancing
4 May 2026
Geneva: Ministry signs agreement on diplomatic training with UN
The Foreign Ministry, represented by Ambassador Idris Alkhanjari Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva , signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the premises of the Permanent Mission in Geneva. with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) on enhancing cooperation in diplomatic training and capacity-building. The
29 April 2026
Political Undersecretary receives Swiss Envoy to the Middle East
The meeting reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the latest regional developments.
11 April 2026
Foreign direct investment in Oman exceeds OMR 31 billion
Foreign direct investment grew by 8.1 per cent by the end of 2025.
29 March 2026
Cameroon: Oman at close of WTO Ministerial Conference
Ambassador Idris Alkhanjari, Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations and international organisations in Geneva, together with the Deputy Head of Oman’s Mission to the World Trade Organization, took part in the closing session of the 14th Ministerial Conference in Cameroon. The session was attended by the Director General of the World Trade Organization and a
29 March 2026
Oman at World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference
The conference focused on several key issues, including reform of the World Trade Organization.
23 March 2026
Oman calls for independent investigation of human rights in Palestinian territories
Oman said continued violations without accountability entrench a culture of impunity and challenge the rule of law.
16 March 2026
Geneva: Oman calls for intensified efforts to halt US Israeli war on Iran
The Sultanate of Oman has affirmed its condemnation of all attacks targeting the Islamic Republic of Iran, the territories of the Gulf Cooperation Council states and Arab countries. In a statement to the United Nations in Geneva, Oman called on all concerned parties to exercise restraint, halt hostilities, adhere to the principles of international law and avoid targeting civilians, vital
4 March 2026
His Majesty receives calls from Presidents of Uzbekistan, Tanzania and Switzerland
During the calls, they exchanged views on the developments of the ongoing war in the region.
28 February 2026
Geneva: Oman reaffirms support for UN Human Rights Council
The Sultanate of Oman affirmed its commitment to engaging positively and constructively with the mechanisms of the Human Rights Council and with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. It renewed its pledge to continue this approach, rooted in its firm conviction and in the principles enshrined in the Basic Law of the State. This came in a
27 February 2026
Minister holds phone call with Swiss counterpart
Sayyid Badr thanked the Swiss government for supporting and facilitating the US Iran negotiations in Geneva.
26 February 2026
Minister says significant progress in US–Iran negotiations
Talks will resume after consultations in the two capitals. Technical discussions will take place next week in Vienna.
26 February 2026
Minister meets his Iranian counterpart in Geneva
The meeting took place within the framework of the ongoing indirect Iranian-American talks on Iran’s nuclear programme.
17 February 2026
Minister holds consultative meeting with US President’s Special Envoy
The meeting reviewed the broader context surrounding the negotiations and examined the requirements for their success.
17 February 2026
Minister meets Director General of Atomic Energy Agency
The meeting saw an exchange of views on technical matters linked to the Iranian nuclear issue.







