Sayyid Badr holds meeting with ambassadors of EU, UK, Switzerland

Muscat: The Foreign Ministry yesterday held an annual meeting with ambassadors of the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom (UK) and Switzerland.

The meeting was chaired by Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister.

The meeting laid emphasis on strengthening the parties’ strategic partnership and promoting cooperation in a manner that better serves their interests and sustainable development tracks.

The meeting addressed major issues and developments on the regional and international arenas, including humanitarian crises, security challenges, the repercussions of climate change. It also looked into ways to enhance food security and sustainable
energy.

Sayyid Badr underlined the importance of activating joint action and international cooperation to address these challenges, notably by utilising available opportunities and intensifying efforts to achieve stability and global peace.

The meeting stressed the need to enhance collective response to global challenges. It highlighted the importance of adhering to the principle of respecting the sovereignty of countries and applying international law as a fundamental pillar for resolving conflicts and ensuring sustainable security and development.

The meeting was in pursuance of the first GCC-EU Summit held in Brussels in October 2024. The summit constituted a significant step in enhancing the member states’ strategic partnership, including joint action to address common challenges at the levels of security, economy and climate change.

The meeting was attended by Khalid Hashel Al Musalhi, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Administrative and Financial Affairs, and a number of officials from the Ministry.