Muscat: On Sunday, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, the Foreign Minister, welcomed Dr. Johann David Wadephul, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties.
The two sides looked at ways to enhance economic cooperation, notably renewable energy projects.
On the political front, the two sides exchanged views on the serious tensions in the region, which are sparked by Israel's military action against Iran.
The ministers addressed updates on ceasefire talks for the Gaza Strip, the Yemeni crisis, and methods to contain conflicts and crises through dialogue and peaceful means.
Both sides stressed that security and stability cannot be attained via violence or military solutions, emphasizing that the only way to achieve just and lasting peace is through political negotiations, diplomatic channels, adherence to justice and international law, and respect for state sovereignty.
Munthir bin Mahfoudh Al Mantheri, Head of the Europe Department at the Foreign Ministry, and Dirk Lölke, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Sultanate of Oman, attended the meeting.
