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Oman’s foreign minister, UN envoy discuss Yemen de-escalation and peace efforts

Sayyid Badr Al Busaidi stresses dialogue and regional sovereignty in Muscat talks with Hans Grundberg.

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Sunday, November 8, 2026

MUSCAT — Oman’s Foreign Minister His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi and United Nations special envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg discussed efforts to reduce tensions and revive Yemen’s political process during talks in Muscat, Oman News Agency reported.

The meeting reviewed developments in Yemen and the implications of the current escalation for security and stability in the region.

Al Busaidi and Grundberg also discussed UN efforts to de-escalate tensions and create conditions for the resumption of the political process, aimed at securing a comprehensive and lasting settlement that meets Yemenis’ aspirations for security and stability.

Al Busaidi reaffirmed Oman’s support for the security and stability of countries in the region and respect for their unity and sovereignty, the agency said.

He stressed the importance of prioritising dialogue and peaceful solutions, and maintaining coordination with the United Nations to support efforts to end the conflict, ease the Yemeni people’s humanitarian suffering and limit the crisis’s repercussions for the region.

The meeting was also attended by His Excellency Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al Hinai, ambassador-at-large at Oman’s Foreign Ministry.

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