MUSCAT : His Excellency Sayyid Badr welcomed his Syrian counterpart, emphasising the strength of the historical relations that unite the two brotherly countries and their mutual commitment to supporting and enhancing cooperation across the various fields discussed during the meeting, particularly in the political, economic, and cultural spheres.

During the meeting, the two ministers also exchanged views on regional and international developments. His Excellency reaffirmed the Sultanate of Oman’s position in support of efforts aimed at achieving security and stability in the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic, while respecting its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

For his part, His Excellency Asaad Hassan Al Shaibani expressed his country’s deep appreciation for the Sultanate’s wise and balanced policies, praising Oman’s supportive role in bolstering the security and stability of Syria. He affirmed Syria’s aspiration to expand cooperation and deepen joint coordination with Oman in ways that reinforce the shared interests of both countries and strengthen the fraternal ties between the two peoples.

The meeting was attended by His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs, along with a number of officials from both sides.

Speaking to the Oman News Agency, His Excellency Sayyid Badr reiterated that the Sultanate of Oman supports a promising future for Syria as it works to restore its role and standing on the Arab and international stages. He noted that Syria remains an important partner in Oman’s foreign relations due to its historical significance and civilizational legacy.

His Excellency stated that the meeting with Minister Al Shaibani was fruitful and highlighted the depth of the long-standing historical relations and strong ties between the Omani and Syrian peoples. He expressed optimism about the future of these relations and the development and growth they are expected to witness.

He added that the meeting falls within the existing framework regulating cooperation between the two countries, noting that both sides agreed to update these frameworks, particularly by resuming the work of the Joint Omani-Syrian Committee, which will convene at the ministerial level in the coming phase.

His Excellency indicated that the two sides also agreed to review the priorities of bilateral cooperation and to sign a set of agreements and memoranda of understanding in the near future. Senior officials from both countries will meet to develop an executive program to advance these relations.

For his part, His Excellency Asaad Al Shaibani stated that Syrian-Omani relations are longstanding and rooted in mutual respect and constructive cooperation. He noted that the two countries share deep cultural and civilizational links that have fostered continued communication between their peoples for decades.

His Excellency added that Syria looks forward to these relations contributing to the reconstruction phase across various sectors, particularly economic and service sectors in which the Sultanate of Oman has made significant progress, such as ports, roads, and connectivity projects. On the diplomatic front, he affirmed Syria’s desire to benefit from Oman’s wisdom and extensive diplomatic experience.

He further noted that the two sides agreed to reactivate all existing agreements between the Sultanate of Oman and the Syrian Arab Republic, in addition to forming a joint committee to facilitate sectoral linkages and enhance cooperation opportunities. Technical meetings are scheduled to begin in the coming months.

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