During the visit, the Iranian delegation met with Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and also held a meeting with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi.
As coastal states of the Strait of Hormuz, Oman and Iran reiterated their commitment to ensuring safe navigation in this vital waterway in accordance with international law. At the same time, they also emphasized maintaining their sovereignty and sovereign rights over their respective territorial waters in the Strait.
The statement said that the two countries discussed issues related to the Strait of Hormuz under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed between the United States and Iran and decided to continue consultations on this issue through a joint working group under their foreign ministries.
This working group will seek to reach an agreement in accordance with international standards on the administrative structure of future navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the maritime services provided there, and the determination of associated fees or costs.
Oman and Iran also agreed to discuss future arrangements with other Gulf littoral states and relevant parties.
The two countries stressed that any measures related to the Strait of Hormuz must fully respect the sovereignty and sovereign rights of the states concerned.
They reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining the Strait of Hormuz as a safe and open route for international shipping, and stressed the importance of continuing mutual cooperation to ensure maritime security, freedom of navigation, and regional stability.
