On Behalf of HM, Sayyid Shihab Bids Farewell to Ambassadors of Iran and Philippines

On Behalf of His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik, Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs received separately in his office here today Mohammed Reza Nouri, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Sultanate and Narciso Castaneda, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Sultanate to bid them farewell at the end of their tour of duty.

The ambassadors expressed their thanks to His Majesty the Sultan for the support extended to them during their duty in the Sultanate from His Majesty, the Government and the Omani people, which had enabled them to carry out their assignments. They also expressed their wishes of good health, happiness and a long life to His Majesty, and the Sultanate further progress and growth under the wise leadership of His Majesty.

Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik expressed his utmost thanks for the two ambassadors’ efforts exerted in serving the relations between the Sultanate and their countries. Sayyid Shihab also wished the two ambassadors continuous success, and peoples of their countries progress and prosperity.

Source: ONA

About our Ambassador, Narciso Castaneda

Ambassador Castañeda is a career diplomat of the Department of Foreign Affairs for the past 31 years. He has served in various offices and positions in the Home Office including a stint as Senior Special Assistant with the Office of the Vice President. He is a seasoned diplomat having been posted to Foreign Service posts of the Philippines in Washington D.C.; London, U.K.; Berne, Switzerland; Hongkong, S.A.R.; Jakarta, Indonesia; Paris, France; and Santiago, Chile.

Ambassador Castañeda presented his Letter of Credence to His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said on 17 December 2013.

Ambassador Castañeda is married with one daughter.