(IRNA) - Iran and Oman in Muscat on Tuesday discussed avenues for expansion of bilateral relations in all fields as well as latest regional and international developments.
Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki, who is currently in Muscat on an official visit within the framework of the two countries' enhanced political consultations, met with Omani Foreign Minister Yussef bin Alawi bin Abdullah, reports Trend.
The Omani minister, highlighting the importance of bolstering cooperation with Iran, said regular consultations between the two sides would be in their interest.
He said Iran plays a pivotal role in creating stability in the region and added that regular contacts and talks among regional contribute to efforts to advance peace and stability and open avenues for long-term cooperation.
Mottaki, for his part, said strengthening of relations between countries in the region would pave the way for broader cooperation, reinforce bonds among Muslim nations in the region and neutralize conspiracies of enemies.
Pointing to the mutual desire of Iranian and Omani senior officials to consolidate their bonds of friendship, he said "Tehran is determined to use its resources to consolidate commonalties." He referred to an upcoming meeting of Asian states for peace and welcomed calls for bolstering of parliamentary ties between countries.
The Iranian minister said friendship associations among various states can be the starting point for broad political and economic cooperation and collective cooperation in the interest of promoting international peace and security.
Giving a synopsis of latest developments in the Iran nuclear issue, he reiterated his country's assurances that its nuclear activities are for peaceful ends.
"The Islamic Republic of Iran will not renege on its commitment to defend its inalienable rights. Threats and sanctions will not not bear fruit and have to give way to the firm determination of the Iranian nation."
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