Monday 15 / December / 2025
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has conferred Oman Civil Order (First Class) upon António Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations (UN) during an audience at Al Barakah Palace.
The honour was bestowed in recognition of the UN Chief’s distinguished diplomatic and political role, as well as his sustained efforts in supporting conflict resolution and advancing international peace and security.
On his turn, the UN Secretary General expressed his sincere appreciation for the honour. He also valued the Sultanate of Oman’s constructive and wise diplomatic efforts in backing dialogue and mediation, as well as its contribution to conflict resolution regionally and internationally with a spirit of responsibility and cooperation.
The UN Secretary General underscored the importance of the continued partnership with the Sultanate of Oman in a bid to serve stability and peace internationally.
The meeting was attended by Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, Dr. Hamad bin Said Al Aufi, Head of the Private Office, Hussain bin Ali Abdullatif, Advisor at the Private Office, Gilles Michaud UN Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security and Hans Grundberg, UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy to Yemen.
