Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has extended diplomatic outreach amid ongoing regional developments and domestic weather concerns. The Sultan conveyed a message of congratulations to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the occasion of Turkey’s Republic Day. In the message, Sultan Haitham expressed his good wishes for the Turkish people’s continued progress and growth, while highlighting hopes for expanded cooperation and partnership between Oman and Turkey that would serve their shared interests.

Separately, Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi engaged in a telephone call with Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister. The officials discussed matters relating to bilateral relations and exchanged views on recent regional developments. The conversation emphasized the importance of ongoing coordination and consultation to support security and stability in the region.

In a separate diplomatic gesture, Sultan Haitham also sent a message of condolence to King Felipe VI of Spain following a train collision in Toledo Province, central Spain. The Sultan expressed his sympathies to the families of the victims and the Spanish nation, wishing those injured a swift recovery.

Meanwhile, Oman’s National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Centre reported that a weather trough influencing conditions across the Sultanate will continue through the end of October. Residents are advised to remain vigilant as the system persists, potentially affecting various parts of the country.

These developments underscore Oman’s active engagement in regional diplomacy while managing domestic challenges posed by weather conditions.