The Foreign Ministry held a meeting with the Ambassadors of the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom (UK) and Switzerland.<\/p>\n
Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi<\/a> chaired the annual meeting, hosted by Barnab\u00e1s Fodor, Hungary’s Ambassador to Oman<\/a>.<\/p>\n The meeting discussed how to strengthen strategic partnerships and promote cooperation to generate stability and sustainable development.<\/p>\n The discussion also addressed major regional and international issues including: humanitarian crises, security challenges, the repercussions of climate change, and ways to enhance food security and sustainable energy.<\/p>\n Sayyid Badr highlighted the importance of joint efforts and international cooperation to address these challenges, by capitalising on available opportunities and intensifying efforts to achieve stability and global peace.<\/p>\n The talks stressed the need to enhance collective responses to global challenges. They emphasised adhering to the principle of respecting state sovereignty and upholding international law as a fundamental pillar for resolving conflicts and ensuring sustainable security and development.<\/p>\n The meeting follows the first GCC-EU Summit held in Brussels in October 2024<\/a>. The summit marked a significant step in promoting the strategic partnership of member states, particularly in addressing shared challenges in security, the economy, and climate change.<\/p>\n This meeting was also attended by Khalid Almuslahi, Foreign Ministry Undersecretary for Administrative and Financial Affairs<\/a>, and several officials from the Ministry.<\/p>\n