Iraq and the Sultanate of Oman discussed, on Sunday, regional conflicts, most notably the Palestinian issue, the Israeli war of extermination on Gaza, and Syrian developments, in addition to bilateral relations.

This came during the meetings of the Iraqi-Omani Joint Committee in its ninth session in Baghdad, headed by the Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and the Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi.

A statement by the Iraqi Foreign Ministry stated that the committee's meetings discussed regional conflicts, most notably the Palestinian issue, the Israeli war on Gaza, and Syrian developments, in addition to bilateral relations between the two countries.

According to the statement, Al-Busaidi praised Iraq's efforts in supporting regional stability, praising its "effective" role in security issues in the region.

He also pointed out the Iraqi role in supporting the Palestinian people, especially in Gaza, by providing humanitarian aid and contributing to alleviating the suffering of civilians, in light of the ongoing Israeli war.

The two parties agreed to enhance cooperation in the economic, trade and cultural fields, in addition to facilitating academic and scientific exchange between the two countries.

The importance of cooperation in the field of energy and environment was also emphasized, which contributes to enhancing sustainable development for both countries, according to the Foreign Ministry statement.

In statements by the two ministers following the joint committee meetings, published by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), Hussein said, "Relations with the Sultanate of Oman are historic, and we have signed a number of memoranda of understanding with Oman," without specifying the areas of those memoranda.

He pointed out that there is joint work to cancel the entry visa between Iraq and the Sultanate of Oman.

Hussein continued: "We support the Palestinian cause and the ceasefire in Gaza, and we are studying the Syrian situation (..)"

He continued, "We hope that the political process in Syria will be comprehensive and lead to its stability."

On December 8, Syrian factions took control of the capital Damascus and other cities before that, with the withdrawal of regime forces from public institutions and streets, thus ending a 61-year era of Baath Party rule and 53 years of Assad family rule.

Meanwhile, the Omani Foreign Minister stressed their intensification of diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts, according to "WAA".

Al-Busaidi arrived in Iraq on Saturday on an official visit of an undisclosed duration, during which he met with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and delivered an invitation from Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq to visit the Sultanate.