The Sultanate of Oman strongly condemns the shooting at a church in Karak Governorate in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which resulted in deaths and injuries. To view the official Arabic text, click here. The statement does not mention the number of casualties or the specific timing of the attack. (Read the full statement.)
Context
This condemnation represents a standard diplomatic response to acts of violence against places of worship. The statement does not address the motivations behind the attack, nor does it offer any specific details regarding the nature of the response from the Jordanian government. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ action aligns with Oman’s established policy of rejecting all forms of violence and expressing solidarity with nations facing such incidents. The statement does not mention any security cooperation between the two countries.
The release dates of recent statements by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs offer a context of consistent concern for international security incidents. In March the ministry expressed condolences to Pakistan over school collapse victims, highlighting a pattern of rapid responses to tragedies affecting civilian populations. In October the ministry condemned attacks on two Saudi airports, demonstrating a commitment to international stability. The statement does not mention any changes in Oman’s broader foreign policy stance.
What to Watch
Should the visit yield further information regarding the ongoing investigation and security measures in Jordan, the Ministry may issue a supplementary statement. If the Jordanian government requests assistance, Oman would, as per its established protocol, offer support. The statement does not specify what form this support might take.
Given the nature of the event, Oman will likely reiterate its solidarity with Jordan through diplomatic channels. The statement does not outline any specific steps Oman intends to take beyond expressing condolences. The statement does not mention any planned meetings or communications between Omani and Jordanian officials.
The official statement does not address the broader regional implications of this attack, nor does it comment on the potential for increased security concerns in the region. The statement does not mention any potential coordination with international partners regarding the situation.
Should the Jordanian government request assistance in the aftermath, the statement does not address what form this support might take. The statement does not mention any changes in Oman’s broader foreign policy stance.
