Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman carried out a number of high-level diplomatic engagements on Sunday in a bid to reduce mounting regional tensions following the recent Israeli attacks on Iranian territory.
The efforts reflect Oman’s constant commitment to peace, dialogue, and the rule of international law amid growing instability in the region.
As part of these efforts, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received two important phone calls — one from Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Federal Republic of Germany and the other from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Republic of Türkiye.
The calls focused on the rapidly evolving regional developments and affirmed Oman’s role as a credible and trusted partner in advancing peaceful dialogue.
Demonstrating further commitment to active diplomacy, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Oman's Foreign Minister, held a crucial meeting in Muscat with the visiting German Foreign Minister.
The talks addressed the ongoing Israeli military actions against the Islamic Republic of Iran, which have targeted sovereign infrastructure and caused significant casualties.
They also reviewed the devastating humanitarian situation in Gaza, where violence, displacement, and destruction persist at alarming levels.
During the meeting, Oman reiterated its principled stance in rejecting violations of international law and breaches of national sovereignty.
Sayyid Badr stressed the need for a just and comprehensive resolution, underlining the two-state solution as a central pillar for lasting peace and calling for greater international recognition of the State of Palestine.
Both sides agreed on the urgent need to amplify diplomatic channels and cooperative international efforts to curb further escalation and restore stability to the region.
The German Foreign Minister praised Oman’s balanced and constructive role in facilitating dialogue and advocating for legal and humanitarian solutions.
In addition to in-person discussions, al Busaidi continues to engage in a series of intensive phone consultations with his counterparts across the region and beyond.
These efforts aim to mobilise political and legal pressure through international institutions to halt the aggression and uphold the principles of justice and accountability.
Meanwhile, the Sultanate of Oman remains a firm advocate for rational diplomacy and multilateral cooperation.
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