MUSCAT: In a formal ceremony held at Al Baraka Palace, His Excellency Jameel bin Haji bin Ismail Al Balushi was sworn in as the Sultanate of Oman’s new Ambassador to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh before His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. The oath-taking reaffirms Oman’s commitment to strengthening its diplomatic presence and fostering deeper ties with Bangladesh, a country with which Oman shares robust economic and cultural relations. This appointment is part of the Sultanate’s ongoing diplomatic strategy to expand its global partnerships and enhance bilateral cooperation across various sectors.
The newly appointed ambassador expressed his gratitude to His Majesty Sultan Haitham for the trust placed in him and pledged to uphold Oman’s foreign policy principles based on mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and constructive dialogue. Al Balushi highlighted his vision to work closely with Bangladeshi authorities to explore new avenues of collaboration, particularly in areas such as trade, investment, education, and workforce development, given the large Bangladeshi expatriate community in Oman.
Diplomatic analysts see this appointment as a positive step towards elevating Oman-Bangladesh relations to new heights, especially as both nations seek to diversify their economic activities and strengthen people-to-people connections. Oman has historically valued its partnerships in South Asia and continues to regard Bangladesh as a strategic partner in promoting regional stability and shared development goals. Al Balushi’s extensive experience in foreign service is expected to add valuable momentum to ongoing initiatives and future joint projects.
The ceremony concluded with senior government officials and members of the Royal Court attending the event, underscoring the importance the Sultanate places on its diplomatic corps. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed its support for Al Balushi’s mission and expressed confidence that he will represent Oman’s interests with dedication and integrity. The new ambassador is set to assume his duties in Dhaka shortly, where he will officially begin his work to further deepen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
