{"id":6414,"date":"2026-04-23T22:30:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T16:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesasian.com\/?p=6414"},"modified":"2026-04-23T22:30:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T16:45:38","slug":"bangladesh-oman-call-for-dialogue-to-end-gulf-conflicts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesasian.com\/?p=6414","title":{"rendered":"Bangladesh, Oman Call for Dialogue to End Gulf Conflicts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Muscat, Oman \u2014 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).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><b>Key Highlights of the Meeting<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Regional Stability: Both nations urged all parties involved in Gulf conflicts to prioritize peace and de-escalation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><b>Appreciation for Mediation<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">: 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><b>Expatriate Welfare<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">: The Foreign Minister expressed gratitude to the Omani government for hosting over 700,000 Bangladeshi expatriates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><b>Strengthening Economic Ties<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">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:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Pharmaceuticals: Expanding the export of Bangladeshi medicines to the Omani market.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Food and Agriculture: Ensuring food security through joint ventures.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Ports and Logistics: Leveraging Omani expertise in maritime infrastructure.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Human Resources: Acknowledging the vital contribution of Bangladeshi workers to Oman\u2019s national development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">&#8220;The Omani Foreign Minister highly praised the Bangladeshi community for their significant role in the daily life and economic progress of the Sultanate,&#8221; the Foreign Ministry stated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><b>Diplomatic Invitations<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">The meeting was also attended by the Prime Minister\u2019s 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.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 17px;\"><b>By MD Abdur Rahman Dhaka<\/b><\/span><!--\/data\/user\/0\/com.samsung.android.app.notes\/files\/clipdata\/clipdata_bodytext_260423_124411_655.sdocx--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Muscat, Oman \u2014 Bangladesh and Oman have jointly called for sustainable solutions to the ongoing tensions in the Gulf region through diplomacy and dialogue. 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