Omani Foreign Minister holds phone talks with his Iranian counterpart on resuming negotiations and the situation in the Strait of Hormuz

Muscat, August 21 (KUNA) -- Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi held a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Friday to discuss the latest regional developments. The Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that the two sides discussed ways to create suitable conditions for resuming dialogue and negotiations, which would contribute to bridging differences and reaching peaceful solutions to outstanding issues that take into account the interests of all parties. Al Busaidi noted that the two sides also discussed developments in the navigation of the Strait of Hormuz, where they emphasized the importance of continuing talks to reach practical understandings that support the resumption of freedom of navigation and its smooth flow. (End) M.J.B. / S.A.M.