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EDITOR IN CHIEF- ABDULLAH BIN SALIM AL SHUEILI

Oman-Iran relations on solid foundations

The relations between Oman and Iran are based on solid foundations and guided by the principles of good neighbourly relations. They do not interfere in the internal matters of each other. When there are common interests involved, the two countries coordinate to get best outcomes
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Relations between any two countries have implications for the entire region. They bring fortune or misfortune for their people. Oman-Iran relations have bilateral, regional, and international dimensions. They are of equal importance for the Gulf region as well as the hugely turbulent world. Oman has been managing its ties with Iran despite the tide of conflicts in the region. This situation, fuelled by ideological and political factors, has continued in the region since last several years. This has challenged the security and stability of the region and aborted all efforts to develop rapprochement between various countries in the region and all moves to make them come to the negotiating table in a peaceful manner.


In these circumstances, the policy perused by Oman reflects wisdom. Therefore, it has developed high-level relations in the region so that it can absorb shocks, threats and challenges posed by the region, and which in the past has made the people of the region to pay heavy price.


Iran has always been on top of the priorities in Oman’s relationships. This is valued by the leaderships of both the countries. Both have worked hard to prevent the region from falling into trouble. The relations between Oman and Iran are based on solid foundations and guided by the principles of good neighbourly relations. They do not interfere in the internal matters of each other. When there are common interests involved, the two countries coordinate to get best outcomes. Both are strategically located on the Strait of Hurmuz which is a gateway to the world. Safety and security is the priority of the two countries. They keep their communication links always open and never shut their windows. These channels are inlets for fresh air in their ties and make them stronger.


The Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran keep themselves away from international conflicts which are neither in the interests of the region nor the world. Oman has developed its ties with Iran based on the principles of good neighbourly relations and mutual respect of each other’s internal situations. Oman can never leave its known political line which it continuously followed since the beginning of the Renaissance half a century ago.


Oman and Iran have been together on all fronts, platforms, and levels and were never wrecked by any storm due the wisdom in their policies. Later, the region has realised the importance and value of the relations the two nations have maintained.


It is gratifying that Iran has always valued Oman’s unique approach in its relationship during this entire period. This has brought stability and prosperity for their peoples. Many realised and appreciate it. These two neighbours are never attracted by the provocations or conflicts. Therefore, they developed internal stability and prosperity for their peoples.


We expect that the relations between Oman and Iran would continue to strengthen in the areas of economy, politics, and society. There would be more trade, more political engagements, people to people contacts between the two countries which would guarantee prosperity of the people of the two countries.


The current situation requires more understandings between the two brotherly nations. At the same time, we expect that other countries of the region would also understand the Omani policy which wants welfare for all. The approach of Oman does not change over night come what may. It will continue its approach and policy. The region would realise its importance sooner or later and would ultimately appreciate it.


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