Iran, Oman vow strengthened ties, support for Gaza ceasefire

MUSCAT, May 29 (YPA)- Iran and Oman have issued a joint statement at the end of President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Muscat, declaring their support for stepped-up bilateral relations and a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Mehr News Agency reported.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, in a joint statement, emphasized the historical and strong ties between the two brotherly nations, sustainable bilateral cooperation, mutual respect between the leaders of the two countries, and the development of relations in all fields.

They announced their decision to open new horizons in economic partnership, support the private sector in increasing exchanges and investments, continue regional and international coordination.

The statement condemned the practices of the Zionist entity against the Palestinian people, while expressing their support for efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

In the joint statement, the Iranian side also expressed gratitude to the mediating role by Oman in the indirect nuclear talks with the United States.

@E.Y.M