UN

14 February 2026

Minister participates in Munich Security Conference

The consultations focused on key current issues in addition to addressing economic, climate and humanitarian challenges.

11 February 2026

Oman at session of UNICEF Executive Board

Oman reaffirmed its continued support for UNICEF’s efforts in the occupied Palestinian Territories.

9 February 2026

New York: Permanent Representative to the UN meets with UNICEF

Ambassador Omar Alkathiri, Oman’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, met Mandeep O’Brien, Global Director of Advocacy and Communications at UNICEF. Ms O’Brien expressed appreciation for the strong partnership with the Sultanate of Oman and its support for children and youth and for its important role on the UNICEF Executive Board Bureau. She also conveyed her aspiration to deepen cooperation

4 February 2026

New York: Oman at Commission for Social Development session

The Sultanate of Oman reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to achieving comprehensive and sustainable social development, guided by a national approach that places the citizen at its core as both the driver and ultimate beneficiary of progress. This was the message delivered in a speech by Ambassador Omar Alkathiri, Oman’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, during Oman’s

28 January 2026

Geneva: Ambassador receives head of International Trade Centre

Ambassador Idris bin Abdulrahman Al-Khanjari, Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations and International Organisations in Geneva, received Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director of the International Trade Centre. The meeting discussed aspects of cooperation within the framework of the agreement signed between the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, represented by “Oman Exports” and the International

22 January 2026

Geneva: Oman at Review of Human Rights

The Sultanate of Oman took part in the Universal Periodic Review of human rights, held in Geneva, Switzerland. Oman’s delegation was headed by Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Saeedi, Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs. In his address, Dr Abdullah said that all citizens and residents in the Sultanate of Oman enjoy a wide range of rights and freedoms. These

22 January 2026

Oman welcomes US President’s efforts to consolidate ceasefire in Gaza

The Ministry also welcomes steps to implement the United Nations Security Council peace plan under Resolution No. 2803.

20 January 2026

Geneva: Oman organises human rights event

The Omani Human Rights Committee organised an event at the Palais of Nations in Geneva to present the Omani human rights experience and to highlight its role in the promotion and protection of human rights. The event also aimed to open avenues of dialogue with international partners, and to exchange best practice and experiences with international institutions and bodies concerned

6 January 2026

Syria: Ambassador receives Head of Truce Supervision Mission in the Golan

Turki Mahmoud Albusaidi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Syrian Arab Republic, received Major General Patrick Gauchat, Head of Mission and Chief of Staff for the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO). The Ambassador and the Major General reviewed the latest developments related to the work of the Truce Supervision Forces in southern Syria and developments in the

4 January 2026

Oman affirms support for international law and calls for dialogue and restraint in Venezuela

Oman also renews its full support for the United Nations and any efforts it undertakes to maintain international peace and security.