TEHRAN – The foreign ministers of Iran and Oman have reaffirmed their countries' commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties, expressing readiness to collaborate closely on various regional and international issues.

The mutual commitment was highlighted during a telephone conversation on Monday between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his Omani counterpart, Badr Albusaidi.

During the call, Albusaidi conveyed Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq's special interest in enhancing the relationship between the two nations. 

He emphasized the Sultan's desire for further development of bilateral ties and expressed his personal readiness to work with Araqchi to ensure the implementation of existing agreements. 

"Muscat welcomes the continuation of political consultations between our countries," Albusaidi stated.

The Omani minister also took the opportunity to congratulate Araqchi on his recent appointment as Iran's top diplomat, wishing him success in his new role. 

In response, Araqchi expressed his appreciation for the congratulatory message and reciprocated Albusaidi's sentiments, underscoring Iran's readiness for close cooperation with Oman. 

He noted that Tehran-Muscat relations are expanding in all aspects, and highlighted the importance of ongoing consultations and cooperation between the two countries. 

Araqchi pointed out the complex challenges facing the West Asia region and emphasized that continued political dialogue and collaboration would help address these challenges while serving the mutual interests of both nations.

This conversation comes on the heels of Araqchi's official appointment as Iran's foreign minister, following his approval by the Iranian Parliament last Wednesday. He succeeded acting foreign minister Ali Baqeri Kani, who temporarily held the position after the tragic death of former foreign minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian in a helicopter crash in May.

Albusaidi previously visited Tehran on May 27, where he engaged in discussions with Kani on various regional issues, including the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Iran welcomes expansion of ties with Kuwait at all levels: Araqchi

In a separate development, Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali al-Yahya also extended his congratulations to Araqchi during a telephone call. 

Al-Yahya reiterated Kuwait's commitment to strengthening ties with Tehran and emphasized the importance of continuing political dialogue between the two countries.

Araqchi expressed his gratitude for the Kuwaiti minister's congratulations and reaffirmed Tehran's willingness to expand relations with Kuwait in all dimensions. 

He described the ongoing political consultations between the two nations as essential and constructive, particularly in light of the complex developments in the West Asia region.

Iran, UAE on the path to fortify ties

The foreign ministers of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Iran engaged in a phone conversation to discuss the state of bilateral relations and explore ways to enhance and strengthen these ties. 

During the call, both ministers reviewed various aspects of the relationship between the two neighboring countries, focusing on the potential for deeper cooperation in areas of mutual interest.