'Sovereign Decision': Oman Ambassador On Country’s Potential BRICS Membership | VIDEO
New Delhi: Oman’s Ambassador to India, Issa Saleh Abdullah Alshibani, said any decision on Oman joining BRICS would be a “sovereign decision”, while noting that Muscat closely follows the outcomes and discussions of major multilateral groupings. Speaking in Delhi during the BRICS Summit 2026, Alshibani was asked about the possibility of Oman becoming a member of the grouping. ‘It Is A Sovereign…
During the BRICS Summit 2026 held in New Delhi, Oman's Ambassador to India, Issa Saleh Abdullah Alshibani, addressed inquiries about his country potentially joining the BRICS grouping. The ambassador clarified that any decision on Oman's membership would be a "sovereign decision". While Oman is not currently a member of BRICS, the ambassador emphasized that Muscat closely follows the outcomes and discussions of major multilateral groupings, including BRICS and the G20.
Alshibani highlighted Oman's experience as a guest country at the G20, sponsored by India, which provided valuable insights into major multilateral forums. He noted that participation in such platforms had significantly contributed to Oman's understanding of global issues and multilateral discussions. Although the ambassador did not specify whether Oman is actively pursuing BRICS membership, his comments underscore the country's interest in the organization and its growing engagement in global multilateralism.
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