Badr al-Busaidi, the Foreign Minister of Oman, during his visit to Pakistan, announced that the finalization of the agreement with Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz depends on the results of the negotiations between Tehran and Washington. These statements come at a time when tensions in the Persian Gulf have always presented complex issues in international diplomacy for the involved countries.
Oman's Role as a Mediator
Oman, as one of the countries that has always played a mediating role in regional crises, is striving to achieve a sustainable agreement by facilitating negotiations between Iran and the USA. With good relations with both parties, this country can act as a bridge to reduce tensions.
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Badr al-Busaidi, in this meeting with Shah Mahmood Qureshi, the Foreign Minister of Pakistan, while referring to the importance of the Strait of Hormuz, emphasized that the final outcome of the negotiations between Iran and the USA could significantly impact the maritime and commercial security of the region. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important oil transit routes, and any change in its security status could have significant economic repercussions.
Dialogue Between the Foreign Ministers of Oman and Pakistan
Meanwhile, Shah Mahmood Qureshi also pointed to the necessity of dialogues to resolve the crisis in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and emphasized the need for more cooperation among regional countries. The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, located near Yemen, is another key point for the transit of commercial goods, and any disruption in its security could affect global trade.
The two foreign ministers met while the eighth joint meeting of the foreign ministers of Pakistan and Oman is underway. This meeting aims to review and strengthen bilateral cooperation and exchange views on regional challenges.
Badr al-Busaidi concluded by stating that Oman is always ready to facilitate negotiations and reduce tensions by playing a mediating role. These statements reflect Oman's commitment to diplomacy and the peaceful resolution of crises in the region.
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