Accra:The Sultanate of Oman took part in the 9th GCC-Russia Joint Ministerial Meeting for Strategic Dialogue, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Omani delegation was led by Sheikh Abdulaziz Abdullah Al Hinai, Ambassador-at-Large at the Foreign Ministry.
According to Oman News Agency, Sheikh Abdulaziz Abdullah Al Hinai highlighted the significance of Omani-Russian relations during the meeting. He noted that the official visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the Russian Federation demonstrates a mutual desire to advance bilateral cooperation between the two nations and enhances the Gulf-Russian partnership, which focuses on political dialogue, economic cooperation, and coordination on issues of shared interest.
The meeting coincided with the 168th session of the GCC Ministerial Council and aimed to review the implementation of the Joint Action Plan for the Gulf-Russian Strategic Dialogue for 2023-2028. Ministers explored ways to enhance cooperation in various fields and shared perspectives on both regional and international matters of mutual concern.
Attendees included Sayyid Faisal Hareb Al Busaidi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Sheikh Ahmed Hashel Al Maskari, Head of the GCC Department at the Foreign Ministry, and several officials accompanying the Ambassador-at-Large.