Armenia is expanding its diplomatic presence in the Middle East by officially opening an embassy in the Sultanate of Oman.
According to Operative Information Center-OMM, the spokesperson for the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ani Badalyan, announced the decision on her X social media account. The move marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.
The report indicates that Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will visit the Sultanate from March 17-19. During the visit, the minister is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with his Omani counterpart, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi. "The official opening of the Armenian embassy will take place in Muscat, the capital of Oman. Additionally, a meeting of ambassadors accredited to Arab countries is planned," Ani Badalyan noted.
The establishment of a permanent diplomatic mission in Muscat is part of a broader strategy to enhance economic and political ties with the Gulf cooperation Council (GCC) member states. Historically, diplomatic relations between Armenia and Oman were established in 1992, but interactions have largely been conducted through non-resident representation. The opening of a physical embassy is expected to facilitate more direct cooperation in sectors such as trade, energy, and logistics within the region.
