British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Development David Cameron stressed on Wednesday that his country and Oman are working together to promote regional stability in the Middle East and reduce tensions.
Cameron held talks with Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al Busaidi in Muscat.
Discussions focused on the Palestinian cause, ceasefire efforts, and a lasting humanitarian truce in the Gaza Strip.
The meeting discussed regional developments, particularly the Palestinian issue and efforts to support the ceasefire, by achieving a permanent humanitarian truce in the Gaza Strip and allowing the entry of relief materials and aid of all kinds, said Oman's Foreign Ministry in a statement on X.
The meeting also discussed the release of hostages and affirmative action to implement the international consensus for the two-state solution by establishing an independent Palestinian state under international law.
"The UK and Oman are working together to promote regional stability in the Middle East and reduce tensions. We continue to work with partners on a route to a sustainable ceasefire and longer-term political solutions," Cameron said in a post on X.
Moreover, Cameron held talks with Minister of the Royal Office Gen. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nuamani.
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed several regional and international issues. They also highlighted areas of joint cooperation in a bid to serve joint interests, according to Oman News Agency.
Moreover, they underscored the friendly relations between Oman and the UK.
Last week, Cameron met with leaders in Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Qatar, and Türkiye.
The Foreign Secretary will reiterate with regional leaders the UK’s call for an immediate pause in the conflict in Gaza to allow significantly more aid in and hostages out, then progress towards a sustainable ceasefire, the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office has said.
“The visit will be an opportunity to move forward the Foreign Secretary’s work to establish a Contact Group to be established between the US, UK, key EU, Gulf and Arab countries and Türkiye, to use a pause in fighting to build momentum towards a lasting solution.”
“The UK's position is clear: Gaza is occupied Palestinian territory and will be part of the future Palestinian state. Settlements are illegal. No Palestinian should be threatened with forcible displacement or relocation,” stressed the Office.
Cameron will call for stability over ongoing Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and the de-escalating of tensions in the region, the Office added.
The Houthi attacks on international shipping will be a major focus of his discussions. “The Foreign Secretary will reiterate the UK’s commitment to getting life-saving aid into Yemen and outline the action the UK is taking to deter the Houthis targeting ships in the Red Sea.”
