Muscat – Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali al Harthi, Under-Secretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs of Oman, met on Wednesday with Carl Skau, Deputy Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). The meeting, held at Shaikh Khalifa’s office in Muscat, focused on enhancing collaboration between Oman and the WFP.

During their discussions, both parties explored opportunities to strengthen joint efforts in addressing global humanitarian challenges. They reviewed potential areas of cooperation to support international initiatives aimed at alleviating food insecurity and responding to urgent humanitarian needs worldwide.

The meeting underscored Oman’s commitment to contributing to international humanitarian assistance efforts, aligning with the WFP’s mission to combat hunger and provide life-saving food aid to vulnerable populations. Both sides expressed interest in fostering partnerships that leverage Oman’s resources and expertise in coordination with WFP programs.