Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan had a telephone conversation with Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi, the foreign ministry of Armenia informed Armenian News- NEWS.am.

The interlocutors discussed the situation in the Middle East. The importance of reaching a solution through peaceful means and prioritizing diplomacy was emphasized, in which context the efforts made by Oman were highly appreciated.

Minister Mirzoyan expressed gratitude for facilitating the necessary procedures for the return of Armenian citizens from Oman and the UAE to Armenia, and expressed Armenia's readiness to also provide assistance in the transfer of Omani citizens, if necessary.

The foreign ministers of Armenia and Oman touched also upon the work aimed at expanding the bilateral agenda, and emphasized the significance of the decision made by the Armenian government to open a resident embassy of Armenia in Muscat in the best possible realization of the existing potential.