15 Dec 2024
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Ayatollah Khamenei calls for closer Iran-Oman ties

Ayatollah Khamenei calls for closer Iran-Oman ties
Leaderof the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed AliKhamenei said on Monday that Iran and Oman will benefit from closer bilateral cooperation, lauding the Raeisi administration's policy of improving ties with regional nations.

Ayatollah Khameneimade the remarks in a meeting with Omans Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said in Tehran.

We believe that the expansion of bilateral relations in all fields benefits both sides, the Leader said.

Increasing Iran-Oman cooperation is significant because the two countries share the very important Strait of Hormuz waterway.

Referring to negotiations between Iranians and Omanis, Ayatollah Khamenei noted that the talks should be followed up seriously until they yield tangible results.

The Leader also urged all regional countries to take into account the policy pursued by the Zionist regime and its supporters to sow discord and erode peace in the region.

Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran welcomes a detente with Egypt

Ayatollah Khamenei also touched on Sultan Haithams comments on Egypt's willingness to resume relations with the Islamic Republic, saying, We welcome this position and have no problem in this regard.

Concerning the Omani Sultans satisfaction with the resumption of Iran-Saudi Arabia ties, the Leader said, These issues are the outcome of the Raeisi administrations good policy to develop and strengthen relations with neighbors and regional states.

Ayatollah Khamenei expressed hope that the Islamic Ummah will regain its grandeur through the expansion of ties between governments, as the convergence of Muslim countries capacities and facilities would benefit all Muslim nations and governments.

Sultan Haitham, for his part, emphasized that Muscats policy is to expand relations with its neighbors, especially the Islamic Republic.

The two sides exchanged views on various fields of cooperation during the talks in Tehran, he said, hoping that with the continuation of the negotiations, bilateral relations will expand further and yield practical results.

Heading a high-ranking delegation, the Omani Sultan traveled to Iran on Sunday upon an invitation by Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi.

By Press TV
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