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11 March 2025

Oman participates in Geneva dialogue on food

In his speech, Oman’s Ambassador said the right to food is fundamental to ensuring human dignity.

11 March 2025

Geneva: Oman at meeting at Geneva Financial Centre

Oman’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organisation attended a meeting at the Geneva Financial Centre, a major financial hub aimed at developing global economic relations. Discussion focussed on cooperation between diplomatic circles in Geneva and the financial sector. In particular, it covered banking, international trade, cross-border investments and economic cooperation.

1 March 2025

Geneva: Oman participates in meeting on innovation, health, and trade

Ambassador Jamal Salim Al Shanfari, took part in a trilateral briefing on “Supporting a Sustainable Innovation Ecosystem through Health, Intellectual Property, and Trade.” The meeting took place at the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva. The briefing aimed to support policymakers in achieving universal health goals and fostering innovation in the healthcare sector in alignment with intellectual property rights

28 February 2025

Geneva: Oman stresses need to uphold human rights in occupied Palestinian territories

The Sultanate of Oman emphasised the importance of adhering to the standards outlined in the High Commissioner for Human Rights‘ report on the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The High Commissioner’s report called for the unconditional withdrawal of the Israeli occupation from Gaza and rejected any attempt to undermine the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. Idris bin Abdul

26 February 2025

Geneva: Oman speech to UN Human Rights Council

Idris bin Abdul Rahman Alkhanjari, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations and other International organisations in Geneva, delivered a speech at the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. In the speech, the Ambassador expressed deep concern over the ongoing consequences of the war in Gaza, which has caused immense

12 February 2025

Political Undersecretary meets with World Food Programme representative

The meeting discussed cooperation between Oman and the UN Programme.

9 February 2025

Political Undersecretary meets with UN Industrial Development Organisation

The meeting reviewed cooperation between Oman and UNIDO.

7 February 2025

Oman at UNICEF Executive Board meeting

Discussions assessed projects to support children worldwide and reviewed future action plans to strengthen child rights protection.

27 January 2025

Geneva: Oman praises Iran’s education programmes

Ambassador Idris bin Abdul Rahman Alkhanjari, Oman’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, praised the Islamic Republic of Iran for its efforts in advancing educational programs and fostering the inclusion of all segments of society. Delivering a speech at the 48th session of the Universal Periodic Review, the Ambassador also extended his best wishes for Iran to achieve

21 January 2025

New York: Oman appreciates support initiative for Yemen

The Sultanate of Oman has reaffirmed its position in support of a peaceful solution to the Yemeni crisis, in a way that preserves Yemen’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a statement delivered by the Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations, during a meeting called by the UK delegation at the United Nations headquarters in New

12 January 2025

Oman in Arab and International meetings about Syria

The meetings in Riyadh discussed regional and international efforts to achieve stability in Syria, and to support political solutions to the crisis.

5 January 2025

Political Undersecretary receives UN Envoy for Yemen

The meeting reviewed regional developments and efforts to reach a political solution.

9 December 2024

Political Undersecretary meets with Mongolia and UN Population Fund

The separate meetings discussed ways to develop existing cooperation.

6 December 2024

New York: Oman’s Permanent Representative to UN presents credentials

Ambassador Omar Said Omar Alkathiri presented his credentials as the Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations to the UN Secretary General at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The Ambassador conveyed the greetings of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to Antonio Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations, during the presentation ceremony. The

21 November 2024

Oman celebrates National Day in New York, Bahrain and London

The celebrations highlighted Oman’s achievements and the strong bilateral relations with its regional and international partners.