Muscat – Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, will pay an official visit to Oman on Tuesday.

The Diwan of Royal Court issued a statement to this effect reading as follows:

‘Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran, will begin a two-day official visit to Oman from May 27 in consolidation of the long-standing friendship and relations between Oman and Iran and in support for ongoing bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The visit is based on the keenness of the leaderships of the two countries to do everything possible that might help upgrade relations and establish a more prosperous future for their peoples.

‘During the visit, the two sides will discuss various areas of common interest to the two friendly countries with a view to fulfil the aspirations of their peoples. They will also study means of safeguarding their mutual interests within the context of updates in the regional and international arenas.’

Mahdi Sanaei, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian President’s Office for Political Affairs, stated that Pezeshkian is expected to sign four agreements during the visit – a preferential trade agreement, two deals on mutual investment support and cooperation in customs, and a road map for enhanced bilateral relations.

President Pezeshkian is also scheduled to attend a trade conference and meet the Iranian expatriate community in Oman.

Sanaei added, “The trust between the two countries is exemplary.”