Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, and Maria Theresa Lazaro, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines, engaged in a telephone conversation today, during which they reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing bilateral relations and exploring partnership opportunities across various fields for mutual benefit. According to Oman News Agency, the discussion also centered around preparations for the third edition of the Cebu-Oman Investment Forum, scheduled to take place in Manila in July 2026. This event will coincide with Oman's participation in the ASEAN ministerial meeting with partner countries. Politically, the ministers expressed satisfaction with the positive developments in the regional political climate and maritime navigation, following the recent US-Iran understanding.