London and Muscat reaffirm the necessity of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open to maritime navigation

London, October 21 (KUNA) -- Oman and the United Kingdom reaffirmed today, Wednesday, the necessity of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open to alleviate pressure on global supply chains and mitigate repercussions negatively affecting the region and the world. A statement from the British Prime Minister’s Office said this came during a meeting at Downing Street in London between Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The statement confirmed that the Prime Minister expressed his sincere gratitude for Oman’s significant role in reopening the strait to international navigation, adding that Omani efforts contribute to promoting stability in the Middle East. It further clarified that the two sides discussed international and regional issues during the meeting and agreed to continue joint efforts to safeguard the security of both countries and enhance existing cooperation in the fields of defense and security. This meeting is part of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq’s state visit to the United Kingdom, during which he was received on Tuesday in an official ceremony by British monarch King Charles III, who hosted a state dinner in his honor at the historic Windsor Castle. (End) M.R.N.