Kingdom and Oman affirm security of waterways and stability of the region

His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met yesterday in Muscat with His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, Mr. Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al Busaidi.

During the meeting, the close fraternal relations between the two countries and brotherly peoples were reviewed, as well as ways to strengthen and develop them to serve the mutual interests of the two countries, raise the level of bilateral cooperation, and enhance the march of joint Gulf action.

Following the meeting, His Highness the Minister of Foreign Affairs and His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman held an official session of talks, during which they reviewed bilateral cooperation relations and ways to enhance them in various fields, supporting common interests and strengthening the strategic partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman.

The two sides also discussed the latest regional and international developments, and exchanged views on issues of common interest, foremost of which are developments related to the Strait of Hormuz, stressing the importance of maintaining the security of waterways, ensuring freedom of navigation in them, and supporting efforts aimed at enhancing security and stability in the region, and resolving conflicts through dialogue and peaceful means.

The session addressed a number of joint strategic projects, foremost of which is the land port project between the two countries, in addition to discussing cooperation in the fields of transport networks and logistical connectivity, contributing to strengthening the interconnection between the two countries and supporting regional integration.

The two sides also discussed opportunities to expand economic, trade, and investment cooperation, encourage public-private partnerships, and benefit from promising opportunities in sectors of common interest, achieving the aspirations of the leadership of the two countries and taking the level of bilateral cooperation to broader horizons.