US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi held a phone call on Tuesday evening to discuss reducing regional tensions and efforts to enhance security.
According to a statement by Oman’s Foreign Ministry, the ministers discussed creating suitable conditions for diplomatic initiatives that would limit the effects of rising tensions and support regional security and stability.
Rubio and Albusaidi also discussed regional issues and other matters of mutual interest.
Coordination between Washington and Muscat will continue
The development of relations between Oman and the US was also a focus of the call. The two ministers stressed the importance of advancing existing cooperation, supporting mutual interests, and continuing consultations and coordination between Muscat and Washington.
Oman had played a mediating role between the US and Iran. Muscat had also hosted several rounds of talks between the US and Iran before the latest conflicts began.