Political talks between Oman and Syria

Oman’s Foreign Minister, Sayyid Badr Hamad Albusaidi, held a session of political talks with Dr Faisal Mekdad, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Syrian Arab Republic during an official visit to the Syrian capital, Damascus.

The talks covered the fraternal relations between the two countries and the means of promoting cooperation between them in various spheres in order to enhance the two countries’ joint interests and realise the aspirations of their peoples.

The talks laid emphasis on the keenness of the two countries' leaderships to enhance and develop these relations in all fields.

The two sides also exchanged views on the latest developments regarding current issues of common concern. They also underscored the importance of dialogue and resolving issues through peaceful political solutions in a manner that serves the aspirations of peoples and contributes to security and stability, as well as realising progress and prosperity in the region.

The talks were attended by Dr Bashar Al Jaafari, Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister; Sayyid Turki Mahmoud Al Busaidi, Oman’s Ambassador to Syria and the delegation accompanying the Omani Foreign Minister.

This is an unofficial English translation of the original Arabic text. To view the official Arabic text, click here.