MUSCAT: Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian expressed his country’s “deep gratitude” to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik for his role in supporting peace efforts in the region and his valuable efforts in the indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States.

In an interview with the Oman News Agency and Oman TV, Pezeshkian affirmed that his official visit to the Sultanate of Oman reviewed aspects of joint cooperation and developments in the region and the world. He noted that his country’s policy is based on establishing strong relations and cooperation with various neighboring countries.

“Bilateral relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran are long-standing and share common bonds,” he said.

He also described his meeting with His Majesty Sultan Haitham as “positive and constructive.”

“The visit witnessed meetings between officials from both sides, and the signing of a number of agreements, memoranda, and executive programs in various fields, including health, energy, renewable energy, economics, and trade. He emphasized the need to move forward in implementing what was agreed upon on the ground,” he informed.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Sultanate of Oman are in advanced stages of consultation and coordination at the political and economic levels on numerous regional and international issues through joint meetings and gatherings. They share common and convergent positions on issues of concern to the region, foremost among them the Palestinian issue,” he said.

Regarding the nuclear talks between US and Iran, he said: “Reaching a fair agreement in the nuclear talks between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America must be in accordance with international law and based on fair and equitable conditions. Nuclear energy can be used for peaceful purposes, he emphasized, stressing that his country does not seek to possess nuclear weapons at all.”