Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman

The Vice President spoke with His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman earlier today.  The Vice President thanked the Sultan for his continued leadership in seeking to defuse regional tensions and advance a political and security settlement in Yemen.  Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the enduring bilateral partnership, to include deepening economic engagement, and agreed to continue close cooperation between the United States and the Sultanate of Oman to advance regional peace and stability.