ТASHKENT, March 4. /Dunyo IA/. Today, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a telephone conversation with the Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

According to the press service of the Head of our State, during the conversation, the current complex situation in the Middle East was discussed. The resulting instability was noted as a cause for serious concern.

President of Uzbekistan expressed deep alarm over the attacks on Oman’s territory and stressed that Uzbekistan firmly supports resolving any contradictions and conflicts exclusively through political, diplomatic and peaceful means - through negotiations.

The Head of our State particularly noted the Sultanate’s active mediating role and its consistent efforts to ensure security in the region.

President also expressed sincere gratitude to His Majesty the Sultan for the conditions provided to ensure the safety of Uzbek citizens in Oman and facilitate their return home.

In turn, the Sultan of Oman thanked the Leader of Uzbekistan for the solidarity and support and expressed confidence that the upcoming historic high-level visit to Muscat would be successful.