“It is necessary that the two countries further use opportunities created in post-JCPOA era to strengthen cooperation, particularly in economic areas,” Rouhani said in a meeting with Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah in Tehran on Sunday.

The Iranian president commended Oman’s positive stance on the promotion of regional stability and peace and its role during Tehran’s nuclear negotiations with the P5+1 group of countries as Muscat hosted several rounds of the talks.

Rouhani said Tehran and Muscat enjoy “friendly, cordial and strategic” relations, adding, “The level of economic and trade cooperation between the two countries should be expanded and deepened in parallel with the political ties.”

The Iranian president said Tehran-Muscat ties are based on friendship and mutual confidence and the two sides have exemplary relations in the region, adding that Iran welcomes further expansion of trade and economic cooperation with Oman.

He expressed hope that the current visit by the Omani foreign minister and his accompanying delegation to Tehran would open a new chapter in mutual ties.

The Omani foreign minister, for his part, said his country was determined to improve cooperation with Iran in all fields.

Bin Alawi said Oman will provide Iranian tradesmen with special facilities and welcomes their active presence in Muscat, as strengthening of economic cooperation between Iran and Oman will serve the two nations’ interests.