MUSCAT: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson thanked His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik for Oman’s “invaluable assistance” in securing the release of British nationals Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashouri from Iran.
The message was conveyed by Johnson during his phone call with His Majesty on Tuesday.
In a statement issued by 10 Downing Street said:
The Prime Minister spoke to the Sultan of Oman, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, this afternoon. He thanked His Majesty the Sultan and the Government of Oman for their invaluable assistance in securing the release of British nationals Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashouri from Iran, highlighting it as an example of the UK and Oman’s successful and enduring partnership.”
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“The leaders shared their deep concerns about the Russian offensive in Ukraine, agreeing that attacks on civilians must be stopped. They discussed efforts to improve global energy security in the wake of the crisis, including by boosting our existing cooperation in renewable energy and green technology.”
“The Prime Minister and His Majesty also discussed regional security issues, including the conflict in Yemen, and committed to further develop UK-Omani cooperation in defence, investment and trade.”
