Cairo, Egypt – H E Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, met Dr Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates of Egypt, in Cairo on Wednesday to review bilateral relations and exchange views on regional developments.
The meeting was held as part of ongoing consultations and coordination between the two countries, with discussions focusing on ways to further strengthen cooperation in political, economic and investment fields. Both sides reviewed existing joint programmes and explored new opportunities to enhance mutual interests and economic partnerships.
On regional issues, the two ministers affirmed the convergence of their positions and their commitment to supporting security and stability in the region through dialogue and peaceful means, in line with international law and respect for state sovereignty.
They reiterated their firm support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including freedom, self-determination and establishment of an independent state along the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Both sides stressed the need to lift the blockade on Gaza and other occupied Palestinian territories and ensure the immediate entry of humanitarian and relief aid to support reconstruction efforts.
Regarding Yemen, the ministers voiced support for Yemeni-Yemeni dialogue aimed at reaching a comprehensive and sustainable political settlement that preserves the country’s unity, sovereignty and stability, and fulfils the aspirations of its people.
They also discussed the situation in Sudan, underscoring the importance of ending hostilities, protecting civilians, supporting national institutions and facilitating the delivery of humanitarian assistance, while backing efforts to reach a consensual political solution that safeguards Sudan’s sovereignty and stability.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both ministers expressed pride in the strong historical and fraternal relations between Oman and Egypt, reaffirming their commitment to continued coordination and cooperation in accordance with the directives of the two countries’ leaderships to serve shared interests and promote regional security.
