Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq in Muscat on Monday, March 16, 2026, during the third stop of a tour of several Arab countries, to reaffirm Egypt’s full solidarity with Oman amid current security challenges and unjustified assaults. At the start of the meeting, Abdelatty conveyed greetings from President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and reaffirmed Egypt’s unwavering support for Oman during such a sensitive regional time. The minister also praised the Omani leader’s wisdom and his role in mediation efforts and supporting regional security and stability, commending Oman’s self-restraint during the current difficult regional circumstances to avoid further destabilization. Abdelatty also highlighted the importance of launching a serious Arab dialogue on security arrangements for the post-war period. At the end of the meeting, Sultan bin Haitham expressed appreciation of the role of Egyptian companies in Oman’s modernization efforts and voiced hope for further strengthening ties between the two countries.

Source: Egypt Independent March 17, 2026 10:20 UTC