Thursday 29 / May / 2025
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian of the Islamic Republic of Iran, affirmed the positive and fruitful role undertaken by the private sector in both countries, expressing their hope that these activities would contribute to augmenting investments and trade exchange between them.
They also expressed satisfaction with the level of political consultation and coordination between the two countries at various levels.
This was stated in the joint communique issued on the occasion of the official visit of President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Sultanate of Oman on 27-28 May. The following is the full text:
“In response to an invitation from His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian of the Islamic Republic of Iran paid an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman on Tuesday and Wednesday, 27-28 May 2025.
This visit stems from the deep-rooted historical ties between the Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as between their friendly peoples. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral relations and reaffirm the mutual respect and appreciation between the leaderships and peoples of both countries, which are grounded in the principles of religion, fraternity, and good neighborliness.
An official session of talks was held between His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Sultan of Oman and President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian of the Islamic Republic of Iran. They reviewed prospects for joint cooperation and bilateral relations, particularly in economic and investment cooperation across various fields, as well as coordination on matters that serve the interests of both countries and benefit their peoples. They expressed satisfaction with the existing level of cooperation and emphasised the need to further enhance it by exploring new avenues of economic partnership.
The two leaders also appreciated the progress made by joint committees and directed the importance of holding regular meetings to strengthen bilateral cooperation in various fields.
His Majesty the Sultan and the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, emphasised the positive and fruitful role of the private sector in both countries. They expressed hope that these activities would increase investment and trade exchange between the two nations. They welcomed the signing of several agreements to frame cooperation in the promotion and mutual protection of investments, legal and judicial cooperation, a preferential trade agreement, a framework agreement for joint cooperation, and several memoranda of understanding in other fields.
The two sides also welcomed the existing cooperation between Oman Post and the National Post of Iran, which resulted in the issuance of a joint postage stamp celebrating the depth of bilateral relations and highlighting the efforts of both sides in promoting cultural diplomacy, fostering mutual understanding, and strengthening ties between the two peoples.
His Majesty the Sultan and the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran discussed a number of regional and international issues of mutual concern, including the crisis in the Gaza Strip.
In this context, they stressed the necessity of a complete and permanent ceasefire, ending the injustice against civilians, and halting the genocide committed by the Israeli occupation forces against the Palestinian people in Gaza and the rest of the Palestinian territories.
The two sides called on the international community to fulfill its responsibilities in providing relief aid and humanitarian supplies to the defenseless population across the Gaza Strip. They also expressed their firm rejection of any plans aimed at displacing or persecuting the Palestinian people.
The two leaders expressed satisfaction with the level of political consultation and coordination between the two countries at various levels.
The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran expressed his country’s deep appreciation for the constructive role played by the Sultanate of Oman in facilitating the ongoing indirect talks between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States regarding the nuclear file.
For his part, His Majesty the Sultan expressed hope that these talks would lead to the desired agreement between the two sides, fulfilling shared goals of enhancing regional and international security and peace, and bringing further prosperity and stability to the region.
The two sides emphasised the importance of intensifying efforts to ensure continued security and stability in the region and the world, as well as enhancing coordination and consultation in various regional and international forums on issues that serve global peace and stability.
The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran expressed his gratitude and appreciation to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the government, and the people of the Sultanate of Oman for their warm welcome and hospitality. He also extended an invitation to His Majesty the Sultan to visit the Islamic Republic of Iran, which was graciously accepted by His Majesty”.
