The Sultanate of Oman and the UK (UK) mentioned bilateral friendship and cooperation between them and methods to boost the strategic partnership in numerous political, financial, developmental and funding fields.
This included following up on the outcomes of the Strategic Dialogue Group and the Joint Working Group, and engaging in the programmes and work tracks beforehand agreed upon by either side, in a bid to serve widespread pursuits and broaden the prospects of bilateral cooperation.
This got here throughout a gathering held in London on Monday between Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Overseas Minister, and Yvette Cooper, Secretary of State for Overseas, Commonwealth and Growth Affairs of the UK (UK).
On regional points, the 2 sides exchanged viewpoints on various developments of mutual curiosity, together with the scenario in Yemen, Sudan and Iran.
The 2 ministers affirmed the significance of supporting efforts aimed toward solidifying the truce in Yemen and enhancing pathways for complete political dialogue, which might assure Yemen’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Additionally they mentioned developments in Gaza Strip and the necessity to redouble humanitarian efforts to alleviate the struggling confronted by the inhabitants within the Strip, along with intensifying worldwide efforts to achieve a everlasting ceasefire, supporting reconstruction endeavours, and reviving the peace course of in accordance with the two-state answer and the institution of an impartial Palestinian state.
Relating to the Iranian nuclear file, the 2 ministers affirmed the significance of making circumstances conducive to reviving the diplomatic monitor and resuming negotiations in a manner that contributes to decreasing regional tensions, enhances safety and stability within the area, and spares it the dangers of escalation and conflicts.
As for Sudan, the 2 ministers addressed the tragic humanitarian scenario and the need of exerting efforts to achieve a cessation of hostilities and set up a truce that may permit UN aid businesses to carry out their humanitarian duties and pave the best way for attaining political consensus among the many conflicting events. — ONA
