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Iran, Oman discuss economic ties, regional issues in Muscat

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif (L) and Omani Minister of Royal Office General Sultan bin Mohammed al Nu’amani meet in Muscat on April 29, 2021. (Photo by Fars news agency)

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Omani Minister of Royal Office General Sultan bin Mohammed al Nu’amani have discussed bilateral economic ties as well as major developments in the region, particularly the Yemeni crisis.

In a meeting with Nu’amani on Thursday, the Iranian foreign minister, who is in Muscat on the third leg of a regional tour, said the two countries should try to make achievements in certain necessary areas in line with views of their high-ranking officials.

He hailed Tehran-Muscat cooperation in various political and economic fields as well as in the regional developments.

Zarif also informed the Omani minister of the latest developments surrounding Iran’s negotiations with the P4+1 group of countries aimed at reviving the multilateral nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), signed between Tehran and major world powers in 2015.

Nu’amani, for his part, welcomed the exchange of visits between the Iranian and Omani officials, saying this would help both sides become aware of their stances.

Stressing the importance of mutual relations, the Omani minister called for the expansion of cooperation with Iran, particularly on certain regional issues.

In another meeting between Zarif and Omani Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said on Wednesday, the two sides called for the removal of obstacles in bilateral ties and acceleration of the decisions made by the two states to improve the relations.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif (L) and Omani Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud al Said meet in Muscat on April 28, 2021. (Photo by IRNA)

The top Iranian diplomat also held talks with his Omani counterpart, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi, on mutual relations and regional developments.

In an interview, Zarif said his visit to Oman was aimed at discussing relations which have been developed in recent years and expressed hope Tehran and Muscat would further boost their ties.

He added that regional developments, security in the Persian Gulf and the end of pressure on the Yemeni people were also discussed during meetings with the Omani officials.

Zarif wrapped his Omani trip and set off for Kuwait on Thursday. He has previously travelled to Qatar and Iraq.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Thursday that Zarif plans to hold talks with Kuwaiti officials on mutual relations and the latest developments in the region.


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