The Sultanate of Oman participated in a joint ministerial meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the French Republic, held in New York on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Oman was represented by Ambassador Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Alqatabi, Head of the International Organisations Department at the Foreign Ministry.

The meeting discussed cooperation and partnership between the GCC states and France, as well as ways to strengthen that cooperation and broaden its scope in areas of mutual interest.

The meeting also addressed regional and international developments. The participants exchanged views on issues of mutual interest and efforts to support security and stability, advance peace and promote diplomatic solutions to current crises and challenges.

The participants affirmed the importance of continuing consultations and coordination and strengthening cooperation in support of shared interests, security and peace at the regional and international levels.