Foreign Minister discusses regional developments Jordanian, Qatari counterparts

Muscat-- Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister held a telephone conversation today with Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, discussing regional developments and their impact on the security and stability of the region.The two ministers stressed the need to intensify political efforts to halt escalation, prioritise dialogue and peaceful solutions and prevent the region from sliding into further confrontation. They also underlined the importance of upholding international law, safeguarding freedom of navigation, protecting the interests of all peoples and preserving the autonomy and stability of states. In a separate call, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister spoke with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar.The telephone conversation covered the latest regional developments, mediation efforts and ongoing communications to prevent escalation and confrontation and to advance opportunities for reaching understanding between the parties that could lead to a practical and sustainable consensus — particularly on securing the freedom and safety of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and restoring global supply chains.Both sides affirmed the importance of continued consultation and coordination on current developments, and of concerted regional and international efforts to address the root causes of tension and consolidate security and stability.