Omani and South African foreign ministers stress importance of regional cooperation to contain conflicts
The foreign ministers of Oman and South Africa emphasized the importance of supporting diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and enhance regional cooperation.
Translated by Alqyas from KUNA — Original source
Muscat, October 26 (KUNA) -- Omani Foreign Minister Bader Al Busaidi and South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola underscored on Monday the importance of supporting diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and enhance regional cooperation to reach understandings and sustainable solutions to existing conflicts. The Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that this came during a phone call received by Al Busaidi from Lamola, in which they discussed the friendship and cooperation ties between the two countries and a number of issues of mutual interest, foremost among them developments in the Middle East and the Gulf. The ministry added that the two ministers exchanged views on current developments, emphasizing the importance of supporting diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions based on the principles of international law, respect for state sovereignty, and non-interference in internal affairs, thereby contributing to the establishment of stability and security for all, supporting shared interests, supply security, and freedom of navigation. (End) M.J.B. / H.M.F.
