MUSCAT, May 24 (Xinhua) -- Omani officials, led by Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, held talks on Sunday with an Iranian delegation headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi on freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and the latest regional developments.
According to a statement by Oman's Foreign Ministry, the two sides discussed the principles governing freedom of navigation in the strategic waterway in accordance with international law.
The statement said that both sides exchanged views in light of recent developments and discussed ways to strengthen the safety of maritime navigation, trade flows, and supply chains.
During the meeting, Al Busaidi received a verbal message from Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi regarding the ongoing Iranian-U.S. talks being conducted through Pakistani mediation.
The message highlighted the commitment of both countries to restoring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz in a safe and sustainable manner. ■
