Switzerland

30 September 2026

Oman calls for accountability over illegal activities in Palestine

Oman said the violations facing Palestinians requires an international response.

23 September 2026

Oman’s delegation at work at the United Nations General Assembly

Highlights of Oman’s participation in the United Nations General Assembly.

22 September 2026

Oman at joint Gulf meeting with Switzerland

The meeting discussed developing cooperation between the GCC states and the Swiss Confederation.

15 September 2026

Geneva: Oman reaffirms support for Palestinian people

The Sultanate of Oman has reaffirmed its firm support for the Palestinian people’s right to self determination and to establish their independent, sovereign state along the borders of  June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with international law and relevant United Nations resolutions. Oman affirmed that supporting the Palestinian economy is not merely a response to

15 September 2026

Geneva: World Trade Organization Global Forum

Ambassador Idris Alkhanjari, Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva, participated in the opening of the World Trade Organization’s Global Forum, along with a select group of officials and international experts. The Forum discussed the future of global trade in light of the current transformations.

10 September 2026

His Majesty receives the credentials of nine Ambassadors

The ceremony was attended by Oman’s Foreign Minister.

7 September 2026

Palestine: Head of Mission receives Swiss representative

Abdullah Alhaddad, Head of the Sultanate of Oman’s Mission to Palestine, received Ambassador Jean-Pierre Reymond, Representative of the Swiss Confederation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The meeting addressed relations between the two friendly nations and covered the latest developments on the Palestinian and regional fronts.  

19 August 2026

Geneva: Oman at World Humanitarian Day ceremony

Salim Masoud Ali Al Rahbi, First Secretary of the Permanent Mission of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations Office and other international organisations in Geneva, participated in a ceremony to mark  World Humanitarian Day 2026. The event took place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, and paid tribute to humanitarian workers, honouring the memory of those who

30 July 2026

Geneva: Ambassador meets nuclear research organisation adviser

Ambassador Idris Alkhanjari, Oman’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva, received Mr Martin Gastal, Adviser for the Middle East and North Africa at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN). The meeting explored prospects for cooperation between Oman and CERN following the signing of the Scientific and Technical Cooperation Agreement. The meeting discussed how

20 July 2026

Minister welcomes new Swiss Ambassador

Sayyid Badr received a copy of the credentials of the new Ambassador at the Foreign Ministry.

11 July 2026

Geneva: Ambassador delivers key note address on AI

Ambassador Jamal Al Shanfari delivered a keynote address at the “AI for Good” Summit in Geneva, highlighting the Sultanate of Oman’s efforts to advance the responsible and trustworthy use of AI in health. He emphasised the importance of good health data practices and the need to strike the right balance between technological innovation and sound governance to build trust, protect

9 July 2026

Geneva: Oman at World Intellectual Property Organisation meeting

The Sultanate of Oman is taking part in the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), held in Geneva from July 7 to 15. The Omani delegation is led by Ambassador Idris Alkhanjari, Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva. The delegation includes officials from the Ministry of Commerce, Industry

1 July 2026

Geneva: Oman reaffirms human rights commitment

The Sultanate of Oman reaffirmed its strong commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms, during the adoption of the outcome of its fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR), held at the United Nations in Geneva as part of the 62nd session of the Human Rights Council. Oman said these rights and freedoms are principles enshrined in the Basic Statute of the

29 June 2026

Geneva: Oman at UN Commission on trade and development

The Deputy Permanent Representative  of Oman to the World Trade Organisation in Geneva participated in a meeting of the Council for Trade in Goods. The meeting was dedicated to discussing reports on notifications and how to improve the notification system, alongside several other related issues.

17 June 2026

Geneva: Oman statement to UN Human Rights Council

Ambassador Jamal Alshanfari, head of the Health Office of the Sultanate of Oman to the World Health Organisation in Geneva, delivered Oman’s statement before a session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. The statement reaffirmed that safeguarding human dignity is a firmly established principle of Oman’s national policies. It also highlighted Oman’s commitment to combatting stigma, discrimination and exclusion,