Omani Foreign Minister: Oman Committed to Continuing Efforts to Safeguard Navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
This came in a speech delivered by Al Busaidi during the high-level general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, in which he called on all parties to cooperate with his country in its effort
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
This came in a speech delivered by Al Busaidi during the high-level general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, in which he called on all parties to cooperate with his country in its efforts to ensure the observance and respect of the rights of all beneficiaries of transit routes in the Strait of Hormuz.
He reaffirmed the Sultanate of Oman’s steadfast approach to finding peaceful and consensual solutions to disputes based on values and principles that contribute to achieving security and stability for all, and to advancing economic development projects and shared prosperity for peoples.
Al Busaidi renewed his country’s solidarity with all neighboring countries, including the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council, in their legitimate measures to safeguard their security, protect their sovereignty, and preserve their territorial integrity.
On the Yemeni issue, Al Busaidi reiterated his country’s support for finding a political solution to the crisis that preserves Yemen’s unity and stability and meets the aspirations of the Yemeni people, calling on all parties to respond effectively and cooperate to reach a just settlement that safeguards the rights, dignity, independence, territorial integrity, and secure relations with neighboring countries of the Yemeni people.
He expressed his country’s rejection of continuous Israeli aggression against Arab states, condemning the crimes and violations committed by the Israeli occupation against the Palestinian people and their suffering in their struggle to secure their legitimate rights and liberate their lands.
Al Busaidi also addressed Muscat’s plan to work against hate speech, genocide, atrocity crimes, and incitement to such acts, announcing that the Sultanate of Oman will host an event next November in observance of the International Day for Tolerance.
He also highlighted development plans and programs under “Oman Vision 2040” and efforts to empower women to participate actively in the development process and decision-making, noting the allocation of 11 permanently elected seats for women in the Omani Shura Council.
