MUSCAT: Oman has postponed a regional assembly scheduled to happen in Salalah on Monday involving Iran and Gulf states, with discussions anticipated to give attention to industrial navigation and safety within the Strait of Hormuz.
The Oman Information Company stated on Sunday that the assembly could be rescheduled to a later date to offer appropriate situations for constructive dialogue and assist attain sustainable understandings that assist regional safety and stability.
Oman’s Overseas Minister, H.E. Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, stated the choice was taken “within the pursuits of consensus”.
“Within the pursuits of consensus the regional assembly set for tomorrow in Salalah has been postponed. We stay dedicated to fostering dialogue that helps stability and lasting cooperation in our area,” Al Busaidi stated.
No new date for the assembly has been introduced.
The Salalah talks had been anticipated to deliver collectively representatives from Iran and Gulf Cooperation Council states, with Iraq additionally anticipated to take part, amid diplomatic efforts to handle industrial delivery by way of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran had earlier stated the assembly would talk about the end result of negotiations between Tehran and Muscat regarding preparations for protected industrial delivery routes by way of the strait.
