For his part, Al Busaidi expressed his pleasure at being in Egypt, lauding the deep historical bonds and cultural ties between the two countries.

The Omani minister said that he had reached a full agreement with his Egyptian counterpart on all visions and stances — whether in terms of bilateral cooperation or the work of the Joint Committee, which concluded its session in Cairo.

He added that he looks forward to strengthening relations and partnerships, hoping that joint cooperation will serve the interests of both nations and regional dialogue in this strategic part of the world.

Al Busaidi voiced great satisfaction with the level of consultation on various issues, stressing that continued coordination at the regional level is vitally important. He highlighted the current challenges that face the region, particularly the Israeli aggression and the horrific and inhumane practices taking place in the Gaza Strip.

He praised Egypt's efforts to reach a ceasefire and alleviate the humanitarian suffering in Gaza, stating that Oman supports the Arab-Islamic plan and rejects any attempts to displace the Palestinian people from their land and firmly supports the establishment of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

He also reaffirmed Oman’s support for Egypt’s stance on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and national water rights.

The Omani minister underlined the need to respect the unity and sovereignty of Arab states, including Sudan, Libya, and Yemen, and reject all foreign interference in their internal affairs.

He emphasized the need for keeping the negotiation track between the US and Iran, which is crucial to ensuring regional stability and de-escalation through adherence to the principles of international law and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Al Busaidi stated that Egypt plays a pivotal role in the negotiation process by adopting approaches based on dialogue and confidence-building, aiming to prevent further polarization and focus efforts on development and cooperation.

He reaffirmed Oman’s long-standing commitment to enhancing relations with Egypt and continuing joint efforts to serve the interest of both peoples.

On the nuclear file, Abdelatty cited Egypt's support for Oman, noting that Cairo has full coordination with Muscat on the potential discussion of a “regional uranium enrichment union.

Abdelatty said that President Sisi has directed to intensify communication with Oman and all concerned parties to de-escalate tensions and prevent any chaos or regional wars.

He said Egypt is leveraging its relationships with the US, Iran, and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), while Egypt and Oman completely share the same visions on de-escalation.

The ministers also discussed specific points and ideas related to uranium enrichment, but emphasized that the priority now is to support a sustainable ceasefire and reopen negotiation channels.

On the Gaza negotiations and if there will be a partial or comprehensive agreement, Abdelatty said that Egyptian and Qatari efforts are ongoing and intensifying in coordination with the US. He expressed hope to reach a ceasefire that would build upon the January 2024 agreement, which had led to the release of hostages and the entry of aid.

On the Red Sea security governance, Abdelatty said broad and intensive discussions are ongoing with Red Sea and Gulf of Aden states on the possibility of holding a meeting for Red Sea littoral states. (MENA)

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