Oman affirms support for UN-led ME peace efforts

MUSCAT: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, on Wednesday received Jan Arno, Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for the Middle East conflict.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed the situation in the Middle East in general, and regional developments in particular, in light of the repercussions of the Israeli-American war on Iran and the ongoing ceasefire, as well as efforts to find solutions capable of bringing a definitive end to the conflict in the region across all political, security, economic and humanitarian dimensions.
Sayyid Badr affirmed the Sultanate of Oman's support for UN-led efforts aimed at prioritising peaceful and diplomatic solutions and creating favourable conditions for regional dialogue among all parties, thereby contributing to de-escalation, confidence-building, and the restoration of security and stability to the region.
For his part, the UN Envoy expressed his deep appreciation for the constructive role undertaken by the Sultanate of Oman and its long-standing historical experience in supporting peace initiatives, mediation efforts and the enhancement of regional stability. He commended Oman's approach, which is rooted in dialogue and the reconciliation of divergent viewpoints.
The meeting was attended by Shaikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah al Hinai, Ambassador-at-Large at the Foreign Ministry, along with a number of officials from both sides.