عمان والولايات المتحدة الأمريكية لهيرمان إيليتس- غير مفهرس

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Your Majesty،

It's always a pleasure for me to meet good friends on be- half of the American people. But welcoming you، a coura- geous and admirable leader، is indeed، an honor.

I've read of your many accomplishments، your commitment to your people and your dedication to your ideals. And I've looked forward to this day when we could meet face-to-face.

Your Majesty، the American people are deeply impressed by what you've achieved. Since you assumed leadership، your country's progress-economically، socially and politically-has established your reputation as a compassionate leader who can get things done. … Your Majesty، we're pleased that as your friends we were able to make some small، but we hope significant، contribution to your bold endeavors.

In your 1980 National Day Address، you put forth a goal to your people. You said، "Self-reliance is the keystone of all our plans for the future." With this as a guidepost، you have moved forward to diversify your economy. Now the people of Oman are able to rely on agriculture، mining، industry، fishing، and other commercial endeavors، in addition to oil، to support an acceptable quality of life. We applaud this far-sighted approach and hope that we can continue to play a helpful role.

Your Majesty، we're proud to be on your side in your quest for a better life for your people and your search for peace and stability. Relations between our two peoples have spanned a century and a half. I am confident that your visit today will serve to further strengthen the bonds between us.

From the remarks by President Ronald Reagan

in greeting Sultan Qaboos bin Sa'id

at the White House، Washington، D.C. April 12، 1983.