U.S. and Oman reaffirm partnership at third Strategic Dialogue, announce cooperation on trade, space, and science

• GoalU.S. and Oman agree to organize a Knowledge Dialogue Forum and deepen higher-education cooperation
• GoalU.S. and Oman report progress on a Critical Minerals Framework and aim to conclude it soon

Key takeaways

• The third U.S.-Oman Strategic Dialogue took place in Muscat on January 25, 2026, with U.S. Under Secretary Allison Hooker and Omani Under Secretary Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Issa al-Harthy.
• Delegations signed a Statement of Cooperation to celebrate Freedom 250 and agreed to pursue deeper cooperation in education, including organizing a Knowledge Dialogue Forum with American universities.
• U.S.-Oman trade totaled approximately $3.3 billion in 2025; the delegations noted resumption of the FTA Joint Committee in December 2024 and the 2025 opening of the Oman Trade Office in the United States.
• Oman expressed intent to accede to the Artemis Accords; both sides expressed interest in renewing the U.S.-Oman Science and Technology Agreement.
• The two countries welcomed progress on a U.S.-Oman Critical Minerals Framework to strengthen high-standard critical minerals supply chains and support Oman’s growing role in mining and processing.
• Delegations emphasized collaboration on trustworthy digital infrastructure and responsible AI, and agreed to deepen engagement between U.S. companies and Oman’s technology and strategic economic sectors.
• Subnational cooperation was highlighted, including intent to finalize a Sister Port MOU between the State of Louisiana and the Port of Duqm and continued ties through Arizona’s State Partnership Program.
• Both sides discussed expanding cultural and exchange programs, including BridgeUSA opportunities to connect Omani participants with U.S. experiences.

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