{"id":460636,"date":"2026-07-21T16:03:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T14:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eunews.it\/2026\/07\/21\/lue-apre-una-sua-delegazione-in-oman-kallas-ampliamo-la-rete-diplomatica-dove-e-piu-importante\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T17:09:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T15:09:56","slug":"the-eu-opens-its-own-delegation-in-oman-kallas-we-are-expanding-our-diplomatic-network-where-it-matters-most","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eunews.it\/en\/2026\/07\/21\/the-eu-opens-its-own-delegation-in-oman-kallas-we-are-expanding-our-diplomatic-network-where-it-matters-most\/","title":{"rendered":"The EU opens its own delegation in Oman. Kallas: “We are expanding our diplomatic network where it matters most”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brussels \u2013 The European Union is to establish a diplomatic delegation in Oman. The Vice-President of the European Commission and High Representative for the EU\u2019s Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas<\/strong>, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi<\/strong>, signed today, via video conference<\/a>, the agreement<\/a> establishing the delegation in Muscat. <\/p>\n

\u201cOman is a highly valued partner for the EU\u201d and \u201clies at the heart of Middle Eastern maritime trade,\u201d with a \u201cstrategic position at the crossroads of the Persian Gulf, the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea, making it an indispensable player for regional stability,\u201d Kallas noted. For these reasons, the opening of a delegation represents \u201ca milestone\u201d in relations between the two sides, as well as \u201ca clear commitment\u201d by the EU towards Oman and the Gulf region to \u201ca stronger security partnership with the region.\u201d The former Estonian prime minister, now at the helm of EU diplomacy, pointed out that the EU \u201chas a network of 145 delegations around the world.\u201d A network that represents \u201cone of our greatest strategic assets,\u201d she added. Therefore, \u201ctoday we are expanding our diplomatic presence where it matters most<\/strong>,” namely a region affected by “Iran\u2019s unacceptable attacks against its neighbours and against shipping in the Strait of Hormuz,” which have also impacted Oman\u2019s territory and coastline to which Kallas expressed her solidarity. \u201cThe conflict between the United States and Iran is escalating once again, and the death toll is rising. At present, the prospects for a diplomatic solution between the two sides are slim,\u201d Kallas emphasised. <\/p>\n

“Last week, United Nations representatives in the Gulf discussed how we can work together to uphold freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz<\/a> and the Red Sea, two waterways that cannot be considered in isolation,” Kallas noted. Therefore, \u201cEuropean security and that of the Gulf are closely linked, and that is precisely why today\u2019s signing is important,\u201d she explained. The Vice-President announced that \u201can ambassador to Oman will be appointed as soon as possible to establish a full diplomatic presence\u201d in the capital and that, together, the EU and Oman will step up \u201cpolitical dialogue and expand cooperation.\u201d Furthermore, \u201cwe look forward to launching negotiations on the strategic partnership agreement shortly and to participating in the second  EU-Gulf Cooperation Council<\/a> Summit<\/a> by the end of the year,\u201d she concluded. <\/p>\n

Albusaidi emphasised that cooperation between the two sides \u201cis based on a long history of pragmatism, shared objectives, and a mutual commitment to peace, security, and prosperity\u201d and that the EU mission \u201cwill undoubtedly help to consolidate these foundations and create a concrete space dedicated to joint projects, initiatives, multilateral dialogues, and cultural exchanges<\/strong>.\u201d<\/strong> This will also facilitate \u201cstrategic coordination on a range of interests and issues,\u201d he explained. According to the minister, \u201ccloser cooperation would bring great benefits to governments, businesses, and citizens in both the EU and Oman, improving conflict resolution, strengthening supply chains<\/a> and promoting harmony in global affairs.\u201d Today\u2019s agreement \u201cwill bring further mutual benefits for many years and generations to come,\u201d he added, stating that he looks forward to \u201cwelcoming you here in Oman.\u201d<\/p>\n

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