Tehran, 27 December 2021 (TDI): Iran and the Sultanate of Oman have held the eighth meeting of the two countries’ Joint Strategic Consultation Committee.
According to official information, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri and Oman’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Diplomatic Affairs Sheikh Khalifa al-Harthy chaired the meeting.
On the other hand, the parties discussed their diplomatic relations. On behalf of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of relations, the sides agreed on efforts to improve them.
This visit follows last week Oman’s Deputy Foreign Minister’s arrival in Tehran. The official traveled to Iran to participate in the meeting of the Joint Strategic Consultation Committee. Additionally, the Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian said “expanding relations with neighbors is a priority of the foreign policy of Iranian President Ebrahim Ra’isi’s administration”.
Official Remarks
The Iranian official Bagheri highlighted the need to resolve regional issues by the countries in the region. He also expressed his hope to develop regional consultations among countries.
In turn, Oman’s diplomat referred to Iran’s pivotal role in regional developments. Moreover, the diplomat stressed that Iran is “always keen on boosting bilateral and regional ties and regards peaceful channels a must for peace and tranquility in the region”. Al-Harthy said Iran-Oman relations have implications within the region and beyond and will go on.
The agenda included bilateral issues of mutual interest. On these issues, the diplomats discussed the Vienna talks or the need for a political settlement of the Yemen crisis. Likewise, both officials agree on the need to develop more dialogue between neighbors. The Iranian official highlighted that external influence on regional issues should be avoided. In this way, the principal problems of the region can be resolved with mutual consensus.
