President of Kazakhstan and Sultan of Oman hold telephone conversation

President of Kazakhstan and Sultan of Oman hold telephone conversation

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a telephone conversation with Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said. The parties discussed the situation in the Middle East. President Tokayev expressed firm support for Oman and solidarity with its brotherly people during this challenging period. The Head of State voiced concern over air attacks on civilian infrastructure facilities in Gulf states that are not involved in the war against Iran. The President emphasized that Kazakhstan consistently advocates de-escalation and calls on all sides to resolve the conflict through diplomatic means. He also expressed special appreciation for Oman’s assistance in the evacuation of Kazakh citizens from the region through Omani territory. The Sultan of Oman accepted an invitation to pay a state visit to Kazakhstan later this year.