Tajani speaks with his Omani counterpart: ‘De-escalation is needed in the Iranian crisis’

Turin, 15 January (LaPresse) – ‘Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani had a telephone conversation today with the Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman, Badr Al Busaidi, following yesterday’s visit by the Prime Minister to Muscat’. This is according to a statement from the Foreign Ministry. “The two ministers first discussed the situation in Iran and Minister Al Busaidi’s recent mission to Tehran, where he met with President Pezeshkian. Minister Tajani expressed his appreciation for Oman’s role in the ongoing crisis, hoping that the Sultanate’s mediation, which maintains a positive dialogue with both Washington and Tehran, will lead to de-escalation, new channels of dialogue and prospects for détente, including with regard to the Iranian nuclear dossier, for the benefit of regional security and stability,” the statement continued. . Tajani and Al Busaidi also discussed the latest developments in Gaza: Italy and Oman are both important humanitarian actors in the Strip. The Foreign Minister reiterated Italy’s commitment to the reconstruction of Gaza and the training of the Palestinian leadership. The two ministers then reviewed the excellent state of bilateral relations following the Prime Minister’s visit to the Sultanate, during which a Joint Declaration was signed to deepen cooperation in all sectors, particularly trade, investment and industry. Tajani and Al Busaidi agreed to work together to follow up on these commitments, and in particular to draw up an Action Plan (2026-2030) and to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Bilateral Strategic Dialogue in the near future, the Foreign Ministry concluded. – In September 2025, trade between Italy and Oman amounted to €483 million (+5.9% year-on-year), supported mainly by Italian exports, which rose to €329 million (+9%).