MUSCAT : The summit’s final communiqué praised Oman’s “wise and balanced” role in addressing key regional issues, most notably its support for political solutions in Yemen and its positive contribution to converging views on the Iranian nuclear issue.

It also underscored Oman’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of maritime navigation in the Red Sea, in accordance with international law, describing this contribution as crucial to enhancing regional stability.

Oman was represented at this summit by a high-level delegation headed by His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, on behalf of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik.

The delegation included His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs; His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Saidi, Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs; His Excellency Dr. Said bin Mohammed Al Saqri, Minister of Economy; and His Excellency Abdullah bin Nasser Al Rahbi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Arab Republic of Egypt and its Permanent Representative to the League of Arab States.

In a statement issued, a spokesperson for the Omani Foreign Ministry expressed appreciation for the recognition in the Baghdad Declaration. The spokesperson reaffirmed Oman’s steadfast commitment to principles of good neighbourliness, mutual respect, and the pursuit of peaceful solutions through dialogue.

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