Following the PM's meeting with the Sultan of Oman at Downing
Street today, a Downing Street spokeswoman said:
“The Prime Minister welcomed the Sultan of Oman, His Majesty
Sultan Haitham bin Tarik al Said, to Downing Street today.”
“The leaders began by discussing the horrific scenes of hunger
and devastation in Gaza and agreed this cannot continue. They
reiterated the call for significant volumes of aid to urgently
reach the people in Gaza and the Prime Minister confirmed UK
support for Jordanian air drops to deliver aid swiftly to Gaza's
most vulnerable.
“The Prime Minister updated His Majesty on his conversations with
other leaders in recent days, and both agreed on the need for a
longer-term peace plan, which includes a pathway to recognition.
They both reiterated the need for Hamas to release all hostages,
disarm and sign up to a ceasefire, and accept that they will play
no role in the future of Gaza.
“On Iran, the Prime Minister thanked His Majesty for Oman's
continued efforts to reach a diplomatic solution to avoid a
return to conflict and ensure peace and security in the region.
“The leaders also discussed the ongoing UK-Gulf Cooperation
Council (GCC) trade talks, and the Prime Minister outlined the
huge potential for the UK economy and British businesses through
this trade deal. They agreed to further collaboration between the
UK on Oman in areas such as energy, technology, defence and
security.
“They agreed to keep in touch”
