Oman, Germany explore enhancing cooperation amid regional tensions

Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister received here on Sunday Dr. Johann David Wadephul, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany to discuss strengthening bilateral ties.
The two sides explored opportunities to expand economic cooperation, with particular focus on renewable energy initiatives.
On the political front, the two sides exchanged views on the serious tensions currently gripping the region due to Israel's military aggression against Iran.
The ministers also discussed developments in ceasefire negotiations for the Gaza Strip, updates on the Yemeni crisis, and ways to contain conflicts and crises through dialogue and peaceful means.
Both sides emphasised that security and stability cannot be achieved through violence or the imposition of military solutions, stressing that the only path to just and lasting peace lies in political negotiations, diplomatic channels, adherence to justice and international law, and respect for state sovereignty.
The meeting was attended by Munthir bin Mahfoudh Al Mantheri, Head of the Europe Department at the Foreign Ministry and Dirk Lölke, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Sultanate of Oman.

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