Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, met with Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman, in Muscat.

During the meeting, both sides engaged in in-depth discussions on strengthening bilateral political, economic, & social relations, reaffirming their commitment to opening a new chapter in Afghanistan-Oman relations.

Highlighting the achievements of the Afghan government, including the end of decades of conflict, the establishment of balanced global and regional relations, and ensuring overall security, Muttaqi underscored these developments as key opportunities for foreign investment, particularly for Omani investors and businesses.

Expressing gratitude to the Omani government for facilitating the operations of the Afghan Embassy in Muscat, Muttaqi also outlined key priorities, including the issuance of work visas for Afghan nationals in Oman, facilitating Afghan exports to the Omani market, and launching direct flights between the two countries.

Al Busaidi in turn reiterated Oman’s long-standing support for Afghanistan’s stability and development and affirmed Oman’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations in political, economic, and trade sectors.

Furthermore, the Omani Foreign Minister expressed hope regarding continued exchanges between the foreign ministries of both countries, stressing the importance of sustained dialogue and practical cooperation to explore new avenues for partnership & cooperation.