LONDON: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik met with Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK). The meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s Office in London today.

The meeting reviewed aspects of existing cooperation between the two countries and underscored their mutual commitment to strengthening the foundations of their strategic partnership and expanding its horizons across various economic, investment, and trade sectors. This aligns with their shared interests and the aspirations of their peoples toward further progress and prosperity.

The meeting also addressed several regional and international issues, as His Majesty the Sultan welcomed the United Kingdom’s intention to recognize the Palestinian state, reaffirming the Sultanate of Oman’s steadfast support for all efforts leading to a just and comprehensive peace in accordance with international legitimacy and the two-state solution.

In this context, the UK Prime Minister expressed his country’s deep appreciation for the constructive role of the Sultanate of Oman, under the leadership of His Majesty the Sultan, in advocating dialogue and peace, as well as enhancing regional and international security and stability.

The meeting was attended from the Omani side by Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, Dr. Hamad bin Said Al Aufi, Head of the Private Office and Badr bin Mohammed Al Manthri, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Meanwhile, it was attended from the British side by Jonathan Powell, UK National Security Advisor and Dr. Liane Saunders, Ambassador of the UK to the Sultanate of Oman.