Tuesday 24 / June / 2025
MUSCAT: Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, has formally expressed his gratitude to Oman for its role in facilitating the safe evacuation of a Singaporean woman and her two young children from war-affected Iran earlier this week.
In a letter addressed to Oman’s Foreign Minister, Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Dr. Balakrishnan acknowledged the coordinated diplomatic efforts of the Omani embassies in Tehran and Baghdad, which ensured the family’s safe arrival in Oman.
“I am writing to express my gratitude to you and your colleagues at the Omani Embassies in Tehran and Baghdad for facilitating the safe departure of a Singaporean lady and her two young children from Iran earlier this week. They have since arrived safely in Oman,” the letter read.
Dr. Balakrishnan gave special mention to Counsellor Nejood Al Khasibi for her coordination with the Singapore Embassy in Muscat, highlighting the “prompt and effective assistance” rendered by the Omani side as a testament to “the professionalism of Oman’s diplomatic service and the strong friendship between our two countries.”
Singapore, he noted, remains deeply concerned about the ongoing escalation of tensions in the Middle East and commended Oman’s continued mediation efforts.
“The various mediation efforts, including by your good self, are crucial for de-escalation. I wish you every success,” he wrote, offering Singapore’s support if needed.
The diplomatic gesture underscores Oman’s long standing reputation as a neutral mediator and a safe corridor for humanitarian diplomacy, particularly in crisis zones across the region.
