UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan met with his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi during an official visit to Oman.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed regional developments, the strong historic ties between the UAE and Oman and ways to strengthen their overall cooperation.
The ministers also discussed several issues related to joint Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) action, in addition to a number of global issues of mutual concern.
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Emirati news agency WAM reported that the two ministers talked about mutual coordination to address the repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic.
During the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah stressed that the ties between the UAE and Oman “are witnessing significant development, supported by their leaderships” and stressed his keenness “to consolidate cooperation so as to achieve mutual interests.”
The Oman News Agency reported that during the meeting, the two sides stressed “the importance of joint Gulf action within the framework of the Gulf Cooperation Council, as well as supporting all efforts and endeavours aimed at achieving security, peace and stability for all countries and peoples.”
The Emirati-Omani talks came at a time when efforts to find solutions to the region’s crises, especially the Yemeni conflict, have intensified.
Salem bin Hamad al-Jhouri, a journalist and researcher on international affairs, said that the recent Emirati-Omani meeting came within the framework of continued consultation between the two countries on regional issues.
The Yemeni file reportedly topped the agenda, with the two countries pressing ahead with efforts to agree on a joint approach to dealing with the country’s conflict.
In recent months, the Yemeni file has drawn greater interest, especially after a Gulf reconciliation agreement that opened the door for comprehensive cooperation between GCC members states.
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Jhouri explained that the visit echoes a desire by the two countries and the GCC to comprehensively handle the Yemeni file, especially after a US policy shift towards finding a peaceful solution to the conflict and pushing Yemeni rivals to return to dialogue.
Jhouri pointed out that the talks focused on securing cooperation between the two countries in many fields, noting that Muscat and Abu Dhabi have the required tools to overcome pressing challenges, especially in light of the coronavirus pandemic and a decline in economic growth over the past three years.
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