Iran, Oman Underline NAM’s Importance for Restoration of Global Peace

(FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Omani counterpart Youssef bin Alawi in a meeting in Algiers underlined the important role of the non-aligned movement (NAM) in the restoration of peace and security in the world.

During the meeting in the Algerian capital on the sidelines of 17th NAM Foreign Ministers Conference on Wednesday, the Iranian and Omani foreign ministers reiterated their common views on NAM.

The two sides also exchanged views on bilateral ties and the recent visit of President Hassan Rouhani to Muscat and the agreement reached there.

Zarif and Bin Alawi also discussed the latest follow-ups and implementation of the agreements.

Iran says it attaches importance to the consolidation of its ties with the Middle East's countries in a bid to maintain security in the region.

In mid-October, President Rouhani and Oman’s Sultan Qaboos, in a phone conversation, laid emphasis on maintaining peace and security in the region, and pledged to utilize their countries’ entire capacity to enhance regional stability.

President Rouhani underscored the necessity of examining the existing potentials for promotion of Tehran-Masqat ties and called for collective efforts by all the Persian Gulf littoral states to enhance regional stability and security.

Rouhani expressed satisfaction with the restoration of security and stability to the strategic Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf through the cooperation of Iran, Oman and other regional states.

Sultan Qaboos, for his part, underlined the importance of regional cooperation and expressed optimism that such endeavors would yield favorable results.