Oman, Netherlands discuss developments in Yemen
MUSCAT: Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali al Harthy, Under-Secretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs, met on Tuesday with Janet Alberda, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Yemen.
The meeting discussed regional developments, the latest updates on the Yemeni issue and ongoing efforts to reach a settlement.
The meeting was attended by Shaikh Ahmed bin Hashil al Maskari, Head of the GCC and Regional Neighbourhood Department; Stella Kloth, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Sultanate of Oman, and several officials from both sides. - ONA
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