New york: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, the Foreign Minister, engaged in separate meetings with several counterparts on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. He met with Ignazio Cassis, Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation; Mohamed Mbae, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Union of the Comoros; Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania; Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Eritrea; and Battsetseg Batmunkh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia.

According to Oman News Agency, the discussions centered on reviewing the progress of bilateral relations and cooperation with each respective country. The Foreign Minister and his counterparts explored avenues for developing these relations, particularly in the areas of economic, investment, educational, cultural, and
scientific fields.

The meetings also provided a platform for exchanging views on regional and international issues. The ministers emphasized the importance of enhancing consultation and coordination within multilateral forums to support security, stability, and peace, ultimately serving mutual interests.