Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, received Dr. Johann David Wadephul, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, to discuss strengthening bilateral ties.

According to Oman News Agency, the two sides explored opportunities to expand economic cooperation, focusing on renewable energy initiatives. On the political front, they exchanged views on the tensions in the region due to Israel’s military actions against Iran. The ministers also discussed developments in ceasefire negotiations for the Gaza Strip, updates on the Yemeni crisis, and ways to contain conflicts through dialogue.

Both sides emphasized that security and stability cannot be achieved through violence or military solutions. They stressed that the path to lasting peace lies in political negotiations, diplomatic channels, adherence to 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 L¶lke, Ambassador of Germany to Oman.