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☷Readout of U S Oman Joint Military Commission
U.S. Department of Defense ( By Press Release office)
Mar 15,2024
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The Department of Defense Spokesman , Maj . Pete Nguyen , gave an update on the U . S . - Oman Joint Military Commission ( JMC ) that took place in Muscat , Oman on March 5 - 6 , 2024 . Leading the U . S . delegation was Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense ( DASD ) for the Middle East , Daniel Shapiro , and the Oman delegation was led by Secretary General , His Excellency Dr . Mohammed Bin Nasser Al–Za ' abi . The JMC is an important meeting for U . S . and Omani officials to discuss defense and military cooperation . DASD Shapiro and Secretary General Al - Za ' abi emphasized the strong partnership between the U . S . and Oman . They talked about various security challenges in the region , including maritime and border security threats , and the need to deter any state or non - state actors trying to exploit tensions . The U . S . participants also provided updates on the Israel - Gaza war , efforts to restore security for commercial and naval vessels in the Red Sea , and discussed ways to strengthen the defense partnership in the future . The JMC covered topics such as defense cooperation , military operations , and strategic initiatives . The U . S . delegation expressed gratitude for Oman ' s continued partnership and leadership in promoting a more prosperous and stable Middle East . Both sides agreed on the importance of joint training , exercises , and regional cooperation to address shared threats in order to enhance the U . S . - Oman defense and security partnership .
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