Oman's Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Stability with Jordanian and Qatari Counterparts

Oman's Foreign Minister, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, engaged in separate telephone conversations with his counterparts from Jordan and Qatar to discuss pressing regional developments and their implications for stability.

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The two ministers stressed the need to intensify political efforts to halt escalation, prioritise dialogue and peaceful solutions and prevent the region from sliding into further confrontation.

During a call with Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, Al Busaidi stressed the critical need to intensify political efforts aimed at halting escalation. Both ministers underscored the importance of prioritizing dialogue and peaceful resolutions to steer the region away from further confrontation. They also highlighted the necessity of adhering to international law, safeguarding freedom of navigation, protecting the interests of all peoples, and preserving the autonomy and stability of states.

In a subsequent conversation with Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the focus remained on regional developments. The discussion encompassed mediation efforts and ongoing communications designed to prevent escalation and foster understanding between parties. A key objective is to achieve practical and sustainable consensus, particularly regarding the security and safety of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and the restoration of global supply chains.

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They also underlined the importance of upholding international law, safeguarding freedom of navigation, protecting the interests of all peoples and preserving the autonomy and stability of states.

Both sides in the call with Qatar affirmed the value of continued consultation and coordination on current events. They agreed on the importance of concerted regional and international efforts to address the root causes of tension and consolidate security and stability across the region. The diplomatic exchanges reflect a shared concern among Gulf states for maintaining regional peace and economic stability amidst escalating geopolitical challenges.

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The telephone conversation covered the latest regional developments, mediation efforts and ongoing communications to prevent escalation and confrontation and to advance opportunities for reaching understanding between the parties that could lead to a practical and sustainable consensus, particularly on securing the freedom and safety of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and restoring global supply chains.