Oman says it supports UAE-Israel normalization of ties
Israeli officials told the local press they are in talks with Oman to reach a similar normalization in ties.
Oman welcomed the historic normalization of ties between the United Arab Emirates and Israel amid growing signs the Gulf state could be eyeing a similar pact.
A Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement carried by the state-run Oman News Agency said the new accord will “fulfill the aspirations of the peoples in the region in sustaining pillars of security and stability."
Israel and the UAE announced their agreement in a joint statement with the White House on Thursday. As part of the deal, Israel has agreed to temporarily suspend plans to annex large portions of the West Bank in exchange for cooperation with the Emiratis on investment, tourism, direct flights and other areas. The two countries will also set up reciprocal embassies.
The UAE is now the third country, after Egypt in 1979 and Jordan in 1994, to normalize relations with Israel. Oman has had no formal ties with the Jewish state but enjoyed a brief period of rapprochement in the mid-90s.
