Oman, Canada Foreign Ministers Meet to Boost Ties, Discuss Regional Stability

Oman and Canada are set to deepen their cooperation following a bilateral meeting between their foreign ministers in Manama. Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi of Oman and Anita Anand of Canada held discussions on the sidelines of the third GCC-Canada joint ministerial meeting.

The talks centered on enhancing the existing friendship and cooperation between the two nations. Particular attention was given to following up on outcomes from Canada's ministerial visit to Muscat in April 2026, with a focus on expanding economic and scientific partnerships, facilitating expertise exchange, and promoting investment and tourism.

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the Sultanate of Oman and Canada share identical positions on the need to intensify diplomatic efforts, urging all parties to reach practical, fair and workable understandings to restore normalcy, ensuring the safety and freedom of navigation and maritime passages, as well as the movement of supply chains linked to the economies of regional and global countries.

Beyond bilateral matters, the ministers addressed the volatile regional situation. They underscored the shared conviction that intensified diplomatic efforts are crucial for achieving peace. Both sides urged all parties involved to pursue practical, fair, and workable solutions to de-escalate tensions, ensure the safety of maritime navigation, and maintain the smooth flow of global supply chains. Oman reiterated its commitment to international law and peaceful coexistence.

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the consistency of Oman’s longstanding policy in supporting good neighbourly relations, peaceful coexistence, and its commitment to international law and related bilateral and multilateral agreements and covenants.