Sunday 28 / September / 2025
New York: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, met, separately, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand; Luca Beccari, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Political Affairs, International Economic Cooperation and Digital Transition of the Republic of San Marino and Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore.
These meetings were held on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
During the meetings, the ministers discussed ways to enhance cooperation in diplomatic, commercial, and cultural fields. They also exchanged views on current regional and international issues, emphasizing the importance of encouraging dialogue and understanding in international forums.
The meetings were attended by a number of officials.
On a separate note, a reception was held under the auspices of Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, to mark the modernization of the Oman Corridor inside the United Nations Headquarters building in New York, which was first inaugurated in 1986.
The opening ceremony was attended by Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, and Annalena Baerbock, President of the 80th Session of the General Assembly, along with several high-level international figures, representatives of member states, and diplomats.
This corridor serves as a message from the Sultanate of Oman as a friend to all, a country whose diplomacy is based on dialogue and cooperation.
The cultural space displays a collection of Omani artifacts that express the values of peace, sustainability, and openness. These include the Omani Khanjar (dagger), which is inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, traditional pieces of heritage and jewelry, miniature models of frankincense burners, and a special display on the art of shipbuilding, such as the Jewel of Muscat, which reflects Oman's historical role in connecting continents and peoples.
The Foreign Minister affirmed that this cultural space reflects Oman's vision for promoting the values of peace and coexistence and highlights its contributions to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by drawing inspiration from its civilizational legacy and utilizing it to serve the present and future.
For their part, the Deputy Secretary-General and the President of the Session expressed their appreciation for the initiative, affirming that it will be a qualitative addition for visitors to the United Nations and a center that inspires the values of partnership and mutual respect.
