The Sultanate of Oman and the European Union (EU) on Tuesday signed an agreement for the establishment of a diplomatic mission of the European Union in Oman.
The agreement was signed on behalf of the Sultanate of Oman by Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, and on behalf of the EU by Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission.
This mission, alongside the Sultanate of Oman’s accredited mission to the European Union in Brussels, represents an institutional framework through which both sides will advance their shared interests, thereby contributing to the prosperity and well-being of both parties.
This significant development reflects the depth of the growing partnership between the European Union and the Sultanate of Oman and underscores their firm commitment to elevating the level of cooperation and opening new avenues across a wide range of sectors, including technology, energy, logistics, banking, minerals, infrastructure, as well as training and capacity-building, food and water security, energy security, and maritime security.
Both sides share a comprehensive strategic vision in support of multilateralism, with each playing an active role in promoting peace, security, and prosperity. In light of the current regional challenges and the need to reinforce sustainable stability, this mission will provide the European Union with a permanent presence in the Sultanate of Oman.
In parallel with Oman’s mission in Brussels, this will enhance both sides’ capacity to contribute more effectively to the development and implementation of solutions that support regional and international peace and stability.
On this occasion, Sayyid Badr expressed his hope that the European Union mission in Muscat will bring significant benefits to governments, business sectors, and citizens of both the Sultanate of Oman and the European Union, noting that the opening of this mission will help unlock the full potential of the partnership and strengthen cooperation in ways that serve the mutual interests of both sides.
For her part, the High Representative of the European Union expressed her pleasure at the signing of this agreement, and highlighted its positive impact, noting that this event represents a milestone in the course of relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the European Union.
During the ceremony, both sides reviewed the progress of their cooperation, reaffirmed their commitment to constructive engagement, and reiterated their determination to continue political dialogue and further strengthen bilateral cooperation in a manner that serves common interests and delivers mutual benefit. — ONA
