Muscat, Sultanate of Oman – Monday, November 9, 2026: Liberia and Oman have formally established diplomatic relations, marking an historic milestone and bringing to a successful conclusion nearly a decade of diplomatic efforts by the Sultanate of Oman dating back to 2017.
The landmark agreement was signed on Monday, November 9, 2026, in Muscat, by Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, and Oman’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi, during an official visit by Minister Nyanti to the Sultanate.
Both Ministers described the occasion as an important step toward advancing economic diplomacy and unlocking opportunities that had remained largely unexplored between the two countries.
The meeting also provided an opportunity for the two Foreign Ministers to exchange views on pressing international peace and security challenges, particularly developments in the Middle East and the ongoing conflict in Yemen. The Omani Foreign Minister shared his country’s perspectives on efforts to promote a peaceful resolution to the conflict, emphasizing the importance of inclusive political dialogue, diplomacy and humanitarian access.
Minister Nyanti welcomed the exchange of perspectives, particularly as Liberia continues its 2026–2027 tenure as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and prepares to assume the Council’s presidency in December 2026, Oman’s quest for a non-permanent UNSC seat 2030-2031 and Security Council files of mutual interest in the region.
The signing represents a significant diplomatic achievement for the Government of Liberia under the leadership of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai.
It expands Liberia’s global diplomatic footprint, strengthens strategic partnerships, and advances economic diplomacy as a central pillar of the country’s foreign policy.
Minister Nyanti’s Omani counterpart similarly welcomed the development, emphasizing Oman’s growing interest in expanding its diplomatic and economic engagement with countries in West Africa, including Liberia.
A major focus of the discussions was the potential for economic cooperation, investment, trade, and private-sector partnerships.