Oman at extraordinary meeting of Islamic Foreign Ministers
OIC Foreign Ministers held an extraordinary meeting over repeated incidents of desecrating the Holy Quran in Sweden and Denmark.
Foreign Minister receives call from Swedish counterpart
Sayyid Badr called for an end to incitement to hatred, violence or discrimination against beliefs
Oman condemns granting permits to extremists in Sweden to burn copies of the Holy Quran
A Foreign Ministry statement says Oman is calling on the international community to criminalise acts that incite hatred and conflict between religions and cultures.
His Majesty receives Ambassador’s credentials
His Majesty received the credentials of the Ambassadors of eight countries to the Sultanate of Oman.
Political Undersecretary receives credentials of ambassadors
Sheikh Khalifa received copies of the credentials of six ambassadors designate to Oman.
Oman condemns burning of the Holy Quran in Sweden
A Foreign Ministry statement has expressed its strong condemnation of the burning of a copy of the Holy Qur’an by extremists in Sweden, calling it a provocative action against the feelings of Muslims.
Diplomatic Affairs Undersecretary receives Sweden’s Special Envoy for Yemen
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the efforts exerted in supporting Yemeni parties.
Foreign Minister welcomes appointment of new UN Special Envoy for Yemen
Oman’s Foreign Minister has welcomed the appointment of Sweden’s Ambassador to Yemen as the new United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen.
Foreign Minister receives Swedish counterpart
The meeting reviewed the existing ties of cooperation in several fields between the two countries and ways of enhancing them. The two sides also exchanged views on developments in Yemen and the efforts exerted for peace and stability.