The Sultanate of Oman reiterates its full support for the Republic of Cyprus in achieving a just and comprehensive resolution of the Cyprus issue, in accordance with United Nations resolutions and the principles of international law, a press release by the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Nicosia said on Thursday.
In the press release on the occasion of the National Day of the Sultanate of Oman, it is stressed that Oman enjoys strong bilateral relations with the Republic of Cyprus, which have “witnessed significant development in recent years across various fields of cooperation”.
This year, it adds, these efforts culminated in the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding in the areas of health, transport, and maritime affairs, reflecting the joint commitment to further strengthening cooperation between our two friendly countries across multiple sectors.
Referring to the Cyprus issue, the Sultanate of Oman “reiterates its full support for the Republic of Cyprus in achieving a just and comprehensive resolution of the Cyprus issue, in accordance with United Nations resolutions and the principles of international law, thereby promoting security, stability, and fulfilling the aspirations of the Cypriot people”.
Moreover, it notes that within the framework of these close ties, Oman extends its sincere wishes to the Republic of Cyprus for success and prosperity during its forthcoming presidency of the Council of the European Union in early 2026.
It says that the Sultanate of Oman has established a firm diplomatic approach, grounded in positive neutrality, dialogue, and respect for the Charter of the United Nations and international law. Oman continues to call for the use of peaceful means to resolve disputes without interference in the internal affairs of other states, it adds.
Furthermore, it says that the Sultanate of Oman successfully enhanced its economy by building non-oil commodity exports shaping 30% of the Economy, the State GDP is with the value of RO 10.171 billion with 1.7% increase from last year. Finally, it says that the OMAN 2040 Vision includes developing many public sectors such as education, scientific research and academic publishing, the social protection system, the healthcare sector, the environmental affairs, agriculture, shipping and industry.
Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied its northern third. Repeated rounds of UN-led peace talks have so far failed to yield results due to Turkish intransigence. The latest round of negotiations, in July 2017 at the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana ended inconclusively.
In 2025 the Secretary-General hosted two informal meetings on Cyprus, in March in Geneva and in July in New York, while a tripartite meeting with the Cyprus leaders was also held in late September, at the end of the UN General Assembly High Level Week. An informal meeting in broader format is expected later this year.
María Angela Holguín, the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy on Cyprus, is tasked to engage with the parties, while former European Commissioner Johannes Hahn, designated by the Commission as Special Envoy for Cyprus, is also expected to contribute to the settlement process, in cooperation with Holguín.