Japan praises Oman role in Yemen peace deal

SMA NEWS – TOKYO
Japanese foreign minister Yoshimasa Hayashi praised Oman for its diplomatic efforts toward resolving the situation in Yemen.

In telephone talks on Thursday, Hayashi told Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi that Oman is a strong partner of Japan, and that they would appreciate continued cooperation.

In response, Albusaidi stated that the two countries have sustained a friendly relationship over the years. He added that he would like to continue working with Hayashi to further strengthen the bilateral relations as 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Oman.