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Observer
27-05-2025
- Business
- Observer
Oman remains open to partnerships between Gulf, ASEAN and China: Sayyid Asaad
KUALA LUMPUR: On behalf of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, HH Sayyid Asaad bin Tarik al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs, Personal Representative of His Majesty the Sultan, headed the Sultanate of Oman's delegation at the ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, which commenced on Tuesday in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur. The summit's opening featured addresses by heads of delegations, as HH Sayyid Asaad delivered a speech, during which he emphasised that the historical relations built on shared values, mutual interests, cooperation and respect — reflected in the ancient Silk Road and the Belt and Road Initiative. The full text of the speech reads as follows: 'Our relations are historical, built on shared values and mutual interests, as well as cooperation and mutual respect — a legacy reflected in the ancient Silk Road and the Belt and Road Initiative. Today, we are writing a new chapter on the friendship between our nations. Together, we possess immense potential to drive positive change. Our combined population exceeds 2 billion people, with a GDP reaching $24 trillion, making our nations among the world's fastest-growing markets. The energy resources of this group, its workforce, and the goals we seek to achieve across various transformation sectors present significant investment opportunities in solar, wind and green hydrogen energy. These foundations enable us to meet our future energy needs while advancing sustainable development in our countries — an aspiration we all share. Strengthening partnerships in transportation, logistics and financial technology will enrich trade, investment, and tourism opportunities. It will enhance service efficiency, cross-cultural understanding and support for small and medium enterprises, as well as knowledge exchange and private-sector partnerships among our nations. This will accelerate innovation, generate jobs and empower our people to lead a future of sustainable prosperity. We must also emphasise that the Sultanate of Oman strongly supports expanding and liberalising trade between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China. Oman is optimistic about the future of the Middle East, and we express our deep appreciation to our partners in ASEAN and China for their constructive role in this regard. Lasting regional peace will only be achieved if Israel ceases its policy of genocide against the Palestinians. The international community and all nations represented at this summit must take all political, diplomatic and economic steps to end Israeli violence and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. The vision of Oman and the overwhelming majority of the world's nations is to support a just and lasting peace based on the two-state solution which requires the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the occupied Palestinian territories and the full recognition of Palestine as a full-fledged member of the United Nations. As a maritime nation and a friend to all, the Sultanate of Oman remains open to all initiatives aimed at strengthening partnerships between the Gulf region, ASEAN and China. We always look forward to welcoming our friends and partners, working with them in a spirit of cooperation, progress and constructive engagement.' On his turn, Shaikh Sabah Khaled Al Hamad al Sabah, Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait, emphasised the summit's role in fostering multilateral cooperation and strategic partnerships based on integration, sustainable development and mutual respect amid global economic and geopolitical challenges. He noted that GCC-China and GCC-ASEAN relations exemplify advanced cooperation models, with the 2022 GCC-China first Summit in Riyadh marking a strategic shift toward comprehensive economic, technological and environmental collaboration. Chinese Premier Li Qiang highlighted the importance of regional openness and a unified "trilateral market," stating that integrating the GCC, ASEAN and China — representing a quarter of the global population and GDP — would unlock growth opportunities. He welcomed progress on upgrading the China-ASEAN FTA and accelerating GCC-China FTA negotiations. Premier Li stressed turning developmental disparities into strengths through mutual respect, economic strategy alignment, and industrial role distribution. He endorsed Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim's "Dialogue of Civilisations" initiative to promote cultural understanding and global peace. The summit reviewed joint action plans, strategic dialogue with China and cooperation in renewable energy, technology, education, health, AI and scientific innovation. — ONA
Barnama
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Sheikh Tamim, Sayyid Asaad Land In KL For ASEAN-GCC Summit
GENERAL Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs of Oman, Sayyid Asaad bin Tarik al Said, arrives today to attend the inaugural ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur. Sayyid Asaad and his delegation are welcomed by Communication Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. -- fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED SEPANG, May 26 (Bernama) -- Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, arrived here today to attend the 2nd ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur. The special aircraft carrying Sheikh Tamim landed at Bunga Raya Complex at 9.52 pm, where he was greeted by Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. Earlier, Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs of Oman, Sayyid Asaad bin Tarik al Said, arrived with his delegation at 7.50 pm. They were welcomed by Communication Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and Oman's ambassador to Malaysia Sheikh Al-Abbas Ibrahim Hamed Al Harthi. Sayyid Asaad is leading the Omani delegation on behalf of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. Upon arrival, both leaders inspected a guard of honour mounted by 28 officers and personnel from the First Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment, led by Capt Muhammad Firdaus Mat Hayin. Qatar and Oman were members of the GCC, which also included Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The ASEAN-GCC Summit, first held in 2023 in Riyadh, serves as a platform to enhance cooperation between Southeast Asia and the Gulf region. The 46th ASEAN Summit began at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre today, while the 2nd ASEAN-GCC Summit and the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit will take place at the same venue tomorrow.
Observer
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Observer
Sayyid Asaad returns home
Muscat: HH Sayyid Asaad bin Tarik al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs and Personal Representative of His Majesty the Sultan returned home from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia after heading Oman's delegation in the Gulf-US Summit.
Muscat Daily
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Muscat Daily
H H Sayyid Asaad has arrived in Riyadh for Gulf-US Summit
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – His Highness Sayyid Asaad bin Tarik al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs and Personal Representative of His Majesty the Sultan, arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today to lead the Sultanate of Oman's delegation at the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) – United States Summit, being held in Riyadh. Upon his arrival at King Khalid International Airport, His Highness and his accompanying delegation were received by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Saud, Deputy Governor of the Riyadh Region; His Excellency Jassim Mohammed al Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council; His Excellency Ambassador Ibrahim bin Saad bin Bishan, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Sultanate of Oman; as well as several Saudi officials and members of the Omani Embassy in Riyadh. The summit aims to strengthen strategic partnerships between GCC member states and the United States, discussing key regional and international issues and avenues for enhanced cooperation.
Muscat Daily
05-05-2025
- Business
- Muscat Daily
Muscat hosts ME's first ERRA meet for global energy regulators
Muscat – Oman is hosting the 22nd Annual Conference of the Energy Regulators Regional Association (ERRA), marking the first time the global forum is being held in the Middle East. The two-day conference opened on Monday under the patronage of H H Sayyid Asaad bin Tarik al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs and Personal Representative of His Majesty the Sultan. The event has attracted delegates from over 50 countries and more than 250 international energy experts. Organised by the Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR), the forum highlights Oman's expanding role in global energy regulation. Held under the theme 'Progressing Energy Transition via Effective Policies and Regulation', the conference serves as a platform for dialogue on clean energy investments, regional energy cooperation, and regulatory frameworks. In his opening address, H E Dr Mansour Talib al Hinai, Chairman of APSR, outlined Oman's progress in renewable energy. He said four renewable energy plants with a combined capacity of 1,550MW have been commissioned, while eight more solar and wind projects are under development, expected to add 1,500–1,800MW to the national grid. Andrijana Nelkova Chuchuk, Chair of ERRA, described Oman as a 'strategic partner capable of influencing the global energy governance system', particularly in market regulation, interoperability, and investment facilitation. The conference includes 15 technical sessions and bilateral meetings involving government officials, regulators, and private sector representatives. Monday's sessions addressed energy sustainability in the Gulf, regional market harmonisation, and the integration of renewables into existing grids. The agenda for Tuesday will focus on sustainable fuels, including natural gas, green hydrogen and low-carbon alternatives, as well as energy storage, financing mechanisms, and the cost of technology adoption in developing countries. A separate session on solar energy will review national policy frameworks, innovative financing models, and efforts to involve SMEs in decentralised energy production. Technical and bilateral meetings are also being held on the sidelines of the event, covering institutional cooperation, data sharing, green financing, and partnerships for regional energy projects.
