Muscat, Oman — Bangladesh and Oman have jointly called for sustainable solutions to the ongoing tensions in the Gulf region through diplomacy and dialogue. The consensus was reached during a high-level bilateral meeting between Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman and Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi in Muscat on Thursday (April 23).
Key Highlights of the Meeting
Regional Stability: Both nations urged all parties involved in Gulf conflicts to prioritize peace and de-escalation.
Appreciation for Mediation: Dr. Rahman conveyed a special message from Prime Minister Tarek Rahman, thanking Sultan Haitham bin Tarik for his pivotal role and wisdom in seeking peaceful resolutions to regional crises.
Expatriate Welfare: The Foreign Minister expressed gratitude to the Omani government for hosting over 700,000 Bangladeshi expatriates.
Strengthening Economic Ties
The two ministers engaged in extensive discussions to bolster bilateral trade and economic cooperation. According to official sources, the dialogue focused on four key sectors:
Pharmaceuticals: Expanding the export of Bangladeshi medicines to the Omani market.
Food and Agriculture: Ensuring food security through joint ventures.
Ports and Logistics: Leveraging Omani expertise in maritime infrastructure.
Human Resources: Acknowledging the vital contribution of Bangladeshi workers to Oman’s national development.
“The Omani Foreign Minister highly praised the Bangladeshi community for their significant role in the daily life and economic progress of the Sultanate,” the Foreign Ministry stated.
Diplomatic Invitations
The meeting was also attended by the Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser, Humayun Kabir. Concluding the session, Dr. Khalilur Rahman extended a formal invitation to his Omani counterpart to visit Bangladesh at a convenient time to further solidify the growing partnership between the two brotherly nations.
By MD Abdur Rahman Dhaka
