Cho Hyun Holds Phone Talks with Omani Foreign Minister, Requests Close Cooperation for Possible Evacuation of Korean Nationals

"Requesting Oman's Active Support for Energy Supply Issues, Including LNG and Crude Oil"

On the 24th, Foreign Minister Cho Hyun spoke by phone with Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi and requested close cooperation in the event that it becomes necessary for Korean nationals to evacuate via Oman due to the unstable situation in the Middle East.

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun is responding to a lawmaker's question during the Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee plenary meeting held at the National Assembly on the 17th. Photo by Yonhap News

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at 3 p.m. on this day, Minister Cho held a phone call with Omani Foreign Minister Al Busaidi and requested active support from Oman regarding the supply of energy such as LNG and crude oil, which has become increasingly difficult due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran. Minister Cho made this request during their conversation.

Minister Cho highly praised Oman for its multifaceted efforts to promote peace and stability in the Middle East, and expressed appreciation for Oman's unwavering support and cooperation for the Cheonghae Unit's operations. He also expressed deep concern over the damage to civilian facilities in Oman, such as Duqm Port and Salalah Port, caused by the current war in the Middle East.

In response, Minister Badr stated, "Due to Iran's attacks, major infrastructure facilities such as ports and industrial complexes in Oman and other Gulf countries have suffered significant damage," and requested Korea's attention and support.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "The two ministers agreed to continue communication and cooperation to further develop the friendly and cooperative relationship between the two countries and to restore peace and stability in the Middle East."

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