Oman, South Africa discuss regional de-escalation

Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, received a phone call on Monday from Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa.

During the call, the two sides underscored the relations of friendship and cooperation between the two countries. They also discussed a number of issues of mutual interest, foremost among which are the situations in the Middle East and the Gulf.

The two ministers exchanged views on current developments. They also underlined the importance of supporting diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation, as well as regional cooperation among countries of the region to reach understandings and sustainable solutions for issues and conflicts, based on the principles of international law, respect for the sovereignty of states, and non-interference in internal affairs, in order to establish stability and security for all and to support common interests and the security of supply lines and navigation.