Overview
- Russia's Security Council secretary led a sizable interagency delegation that included the Interior Ministry, Foreign Ministry, Rosgvardiya, Rosoboronexport, Roscosmos and Rosatom.
- Talks covered prospective defense cooperation alongside finance, banking, space collaboration and civilian nuclear energy.
- The sides discussed regional security issues, including the situation in Gaza, during the meetings in Muscat.
- Shoigu praised Oman for what he called a balanced stance on the war in Ukraine.
- Cultural outreach featured in the visit, with the Russian Seasons program underway in Oman since February, and no specific defense contracts announced.