Iran Press/Iran News: During the phone conversation on Wednesday, President Hassan Rouhani commemorated the late Sultan Qaboos and wished success for the new Sultan of the country Haitham bin Tariq, expressing hope that relations between the two countries would develop more during his tenure.
Hassan Rouhani said that in recent months, there has been an increase in trade between the two countries, emphasizing the development and deepening of Iran-Oman relations in all fields, adding: "We are eager to implement the agreements between the two countries, including the transfer of Iranian gas to Oman and Oman’s investment in Chabahar Port as soon as possible, which will benefit both governments and people,” the official website of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran reported.
Appreciating the Omani government for its cooperation and efforts regarding the Hormuz Peace Endeavour (HOPE) initiative by Iran, the President said: "We are fully prepared to take action on this initiative and any other initiative that leaves the crisis management to the hands of regional countries."
Hassan Rouhani said that because of the good relations between the two countries, the Strait of Hormuz has been kept in peace, stability, and security throughout history, adding: "In recent years, we have always tried to prevent war and bloodshed in the region, and we must continue working to put a stop to the war in Yemen, which has caused destruction and famine.”
Pointing out that Tehran has no doubt that the stability of the region has been because of friendly relations between the countries of the region, the President highlighted: "Today, we call for good relations among neighbors and I hope that during Your Excellency’s tenure, we witness good cooperation in bilateral and regional fields.”
Iran's President also congratulated the government and people of Oman on the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan in advance.
In the telephone conversation, the Sultan of Oman described the relations between the two countries very good and sincere, and emphasized: "Our relations are historical and I assure you that these relations will continue as the time of the late Sultan Qaboos."
Stressing the need to develop and deepen relations between the two countries at all levels, Haitham bin Tariq said that the implementation of the Iran-Oman agreement is in the interests of both sides.
Appreciating Iran's positions and policies regarding peace and stability in the region and establishing security and peace in the Strait of Hormuz, the Sultan of Oman added: "We should all try to keep the region away from any kind of war and worrisome issues."
Haitham bin Tariq bin Taimur Al Saeed, 65, was declared as Oman's new Sultan after the late Sultan of Oman Qaboos bin Saeed al Saeed passed away on 10 January 2020, aged 79.
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