Oman, Iran unveil joint commemorative stamp
The stamp was officially unveiled at Al Alam Palace in Muscat by H E Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, and Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran. The ceremony coincided with the official visit of Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran, to the sultanate.
Sayyid Nasr bin Badr al Busaidi, Chairman of Oman Post, said the stamp reflects the strong cultural bonds and mutual commitment to values of good neighbourliness, cooperation and people-to-people engagement.
The design showcases Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat framed by palm trees symbolising resilience and heritage, juxtaposed with Iran's historic Jameh Mosque of Bastak, framed by cypress trees, long revered in Persian culture as symbols of eternity and continuity.
At the centre of the design is a hand-woven Persian carpet, inspired by a famed carpet at Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Crafted in Iran's Khorasan Province, it features intricate floral motifs representing the rich artistic traditions shared by both countries.
The stamp marks enhanced cooperation in postal services between the two nations, opening new avenues for bilateral partnership and cultural diplomacy.
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