ALULA, 13 December: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan welcomed Sayyid Badr Al-Busaidi, Oman’s minister of foreign affairs, in AlUla on Thursday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The two dignitaries co-chaired the second meeting of the Saudi-Omani Coordination Council on Thursday, the SPA added.
The meeting, held under the directives of the leaderships of both countries, set out to advance cooperation in several sectors and enhance their regional and international roles.
In his address, Prince Faisal expressed gratitude for the ongoing efforts to bolster Saudi-Omani relations. He highlighted the importance of continuous collaboration on bilateral, regional and international matters, noting the alignment of perspectives between the Kingdom and the sultanate.
The second meeting, he said, would build upon the foundations set during the inaugural meeting on Nov. 13, 2023, in Oman, and he praised the progress made on 55 initiatives launched during the first session, commending the council’s committees for their follow-up and implementation efforts.
Al-Busaidi highlighted the importance of Saudi-Omani collaboration not only for mutual benefit but also for contributing to regional stability and prosperity in the face of global challenges.
Congratulating Saudi Arabia on being awarded the right to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, he also remarked that this milestone was an indication of the Kingdom’s ambitious leadership and its growing prominence on the global stage.
Following the meeting, a memorandum of understanding was signed between Saudi Arabia’s Prince Saud Al-Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies and Oman’s Diplomatic Academy.
The agreement focused on advancing cooperation in diplomatic studies and training, with Saudi Ambassador Saud Al-Sati signing the MoU on behalf of Saudi Arabia, and Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Issa Al-Harthi representing Oman.
