The calls affirmed the importance of concerted international efforts to halt the exchange of fire and to return to dialogue.

The calls addressed the serious developments in the region and included an exchange of views on ways to contain the escalation.

The meeting reviewed the course of friendship between the two countries and reviewed international developments.

The Royal decree appoints non-resident Ambassadors to six countries.

Badr Mohammed Badr Al Mantheri, Oman’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom, received in his office Ian Gorst, the Minister for External Relations in the Government of Jersey. They discussed cooperation between Oman and Jersey and ways to enhance such cooperation.

Repercussions of the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip were also discussed.

His Majesty is making a private visit.

The Electronic Travel Authorisation system will allow multiple entries to the UK over a period of two years or until the expiration of the visitor’s passport.

The Ministers exchanged of views on regional developments, most notably the Palestinian issue.