Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister met with Tawhid Hussain, Advisor for Foreign Affairs, and Mohammad Fawzul Kabir Khan, Advisor for Energy and Mineral Resources of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, within the framework of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
They discussed bilateral relations between them, and existing trade ties in various fields and the desire of both sides to develop them to broader horizons.
During the meeting with Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Foreign Minister discussed regional and international issues of common interest, stressing the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in resolving current issues and challenges, and joint cooperation to support efforts to achieve peace in the region.
The two ministers stressed the strength of bilateral relations and historical ties between the two countries and their keenness to continue cooperation and partnership in various fields for mutual benefit of the two friendly peoples.
During his meeting with Alexander Schallenberg, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Austria, Sayyid Badr reviewed the current regional and international situation, and efforts to achieve security and peace in the region and the world, stressing the importance of serious international cooperation to confront these challenges and rely on international law and the foundations of justice for all.
During the meeting, the two ministers expressed their interest in developing partnerships in renewable energy, education and tourism sectors, which would contribute to deepening the economic and scientific interests between the two friendly countries.
The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Suriname signed an agreement on mutual visa exemption for holders of diplomatic, special and official passports at the headquarters of the Permanent Mission of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations in New York.
It was signed on behalf of the Sultanate of Oman by Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and on behalf of the Republic by Albert Ramdin, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Suriname.
The two ministers expressed their aspiration to advance bilateral cooperation between the two countries, especially in the economic and commercial fields and in the exchange of expertise and scientific cooperation.
The two sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation in international organizations, stressing the need to unify efforts and intensify consultations in support of efforts to achieve international peace and security.
Sayyid Badr reviewed during his meeting with Tim Lenderking, US Special Envoy for Yemen, the efforts made to support the peace process in Yemen, and the humanitarian efforts to alleviate the suffering of the brotherly Yemeni people.
He Excellency stressed the Sultanate of Oman's firm position in support of political dialogue as a way to achieve stability, peace and harmony in Yemen.