Serious negotiations now required for lasting peace, Oman’s foreign minister stresses

Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi notes that while the world has stepped back from disaster, “there’s no room for complacency”.

“Serious negotiations [are] now required for lasting peace. Oman will support this work for the vital and urgent purpose of strong and enduring regional security,” he said.

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