Foreign Minister receives phone call from UN Secretary-General

Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, received a telephone call today from António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations.

During the call, the two sides discussed regional developments and their humanitarian repercussions. They also highlighted the efforts being made to de-escalate tensions and create conducive conditions for the return of dialogue and diplomatic endeavors, contributing to addressing outstanding issues through political means.

The UN Secretary-General praised the constructive role undertaken by the Sultanate of Oman in supporting diplomatic endeavors and bridging views, emphasizing the importance of continued coordination and consultation between the two sides to enhance de-escalation efforts and support the humanitarian response.

For his part, the Foreign Minister affirmed the importance of continuing to intensify diplomatic efforts, exercising wisdom and restraint, and giving scope to political and diplomatic endeavors to contain tension and address issues of concern, thereby consolidating security, stability, and peace in the region.