TEHRAN -- Iran’s Deputy
Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani says regional problems must be solved through dialogue by the regional countries.
In a late Saturday meeting with the Omani foreign ministry’s under-secretary for diplomatic affairs Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Issa al-Harthy in Tehran, the two sides expressed satisfaction with the 50th anniversary of the two countries’ relations, the level of ties and efforts to improve them based on mutual confidence.
Bagheri Kani expressed hope that existing issues would be resolved based on dialogue among the regional states.
Harthy, for his part, said Iran plays a pivotal role in regional developments, voicing Muscat’s keenness to bolster relations with Tehran.
The Omani official emphasized that his country regards peaceful approaches necessary for peace and tranquility in the region. He said Iran and Oman would continue to expand relations.
The two sides also exchanged views about various international issues, including talks between Tehran and the P4+1 group of countries in Vienna to remove sanctions on Iran and the need for a political solution to the war on Yemen.
In a Saturday meeting with the Omani official, Iranian Foreign Minister Hussein Amir-Abdollahian said Tehran is committed to dialogue and diplomacy, underlining Iran’s readiness to hold talks with regional countries to boost bilateral ties.
Amir-Abdollahian said improving and expanding relations with neighboring countries is President Ebrahim Raisi administration’s foreign policy priority, noting that Iran attaches great importance to its ties with Oman as a neighbor.