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The Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Albusaidi voiced Oman’s denunciation of the aggressions targeting installations in the south of the Kingdom during the Wednesday conversation. The ministers reviewed recent regional developments and stressed the importance of protecting the security and freedom of maritime navigation. They voiced support for diplomatic solutions intended to reduce tensions and strengthen stability across the region, the ministry added. The two sides also touched on other issues of shared interest in their discussion.
Oman’s Foreign Ministry had issued its own condemnation of the attacks two days earlier on September 8, 2026. That statement expressed the Sultanate’s rejection of actions threatening civilians, civilian facilities, commercial vessels and the safety of maritime routes, according to the ministry’s website. It further called for collective efforts to contain rising tensions and create conditions for de-escalation through peaceful political means, the Omani announcement stated.
The latest diplomatic contact comes against the backdrop of steadily deepening ties between Saudi Arabia and Oman in recent years. The two countries established the Saudi-Omani Coordination Council as a platform to advance cooperation across economic, security and political domains, Omani Foreign Ministry records show. The council held its third session in Muscat in December 2025, where the foreign ministers signed minutes outlining joint programs aligned with both nations’ long-term development visions, according to the Omani ministry.
Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Sayyid Badr Albusaidi have maintained regular communication on regional files. Earlier discussions have addressed topics including safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and support for broader stability initiatives, announcements from both foreign ministries indicate. Such engagements reflect the priority both governments place on close consultation amid evolving regional dynamics.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry statement did not specify details about the attacks or identify any parties responsible. Oman separately emphasized its opposition to any threats against Saudi security as part of its consistent policy of supporting neighboring states, the Omani Foreign Ministry noted in its September 8 statement. The two countries continue to coordinate on multiple levels to promote de-escalation and address common concerns in the Gulf and beyond.
