Foreign Minister discusses regional developments with Marco Rubio

Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, received a phone call today from Marco Rubio, Secretary of State of the United States of America.

During the telephonic conversation, the two ministers discussed the latest regional developments and the successive transformations unfolding in the region. They exchanged views on efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions, containing their repercussions, and creating the conditions to pursue diplomatic endeavours and address outstanding issues in a manner that supports the security and stability of the region.

The call also addressed a set of regional files and issues of mutual interest. On the front of Omani-American relations, the two ministers affirmed the importance of building upon existing cooperation and developing mutual interests, and of continuing consultation and coordination through the communication channels between the two friendly countries, in support of bilateral relations and the efforts exerted to entrench security and stability at both the regional and global levels.