In a landmark development for Caribbean-Middle Eastern relations, Ambassador Andy Rodríguez Durán has formally presented his credentials as the Dominican Republic’s first non-resident ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman. The historic accreditation ceremony took place at Al Baraka Palace, where Ambassador Rodríguez Durán was received by Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said in a meeting characterized by mutual respect and diplomatic warmth.
The ceremony marked a significant expansion of the Dominican Republic’s diplomatic footprint in the Gulf region, with Ambassador Rodríguez Durán conveying personal greetings from President Luis Abinader to the Omani leadership. The discussions emphasized both nations’ commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors of mutual interest.
The event saw participation from a diverse cohort of international diplomats, with ambassadors from New Zealand, Belarus, Vietnam, Cuba, Australia, Singapore, Greece, Zimbabwe, and the Czech Republic simultaneously presenting their credentials. Sultan Haitham bin Tariq personally welcomed each envoy, expressing gratitude for the messages from their respective heads of state while pledging full support from the Omani government and citizens to facilitate their diplomatic missions.
The high-profile gathering was attended by key Omani officials including Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Minister of the Royal Palace Office, and Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Ambassador Rodríguez Durán, who maintains additional accreditation as head of mission in Saudi Arabia with concurrent responsibilities for Djibouti and Bahrain, was accompanied by Second Secretary Fadi Haddad during the proceedings.