Oman’s National Day is celebrated every year on November 18, which marks the country’s independence from the Portuguese in 1650. The day coincides with Sultan Qaboos bin Said’s birthday.
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi and a number of Iranian MPs and heads of foreign delegations based in the Iranian capital attended the event.
At the meeting, Salehi offered Iran’s congratulations to the Omani ambassador to Iran, Sheikh Yahya Abdullah Salim AL-Fana AL-Araimy, and wished success for the Omani people and government.
He also expressed hope that relations between the two countries will be strengthened in all areas.
The Omani ambassador thanked the Iranian foreign minister for his participation in the event, saying that it illustrates deep-rooted bilateral ties.
In addition, Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Rahimi sent a message to Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmood al Said, the Omani deputy prime minister for the Council of Ministers, on Tuesday and congratulated him on the occasion.
In his message, Rahimi stated that the expansion of ties will further serve the interests of the two countries.
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