SULTANATE SUPPORTS DIALOGUE AND PEACE
Oman committed to equality and justice
UNITED NATIONS: Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdallah, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs, said Oman government’s foreign policies were centred on supporting dialogue and close cooperation among all nations.
In his speech at the United Nations, Alawi said Oman was committed to the principles of right, justice and equality as well as nonintervention in the internal affairs of other states.
“Dialogue is crucial in achieving peace and the United Nations has the responsibility for moving the peace process forward.”
However, recent events showed shortcomings of international system, he said.
Political and economic conflicts have revealed a failure of the international system to support least developed countries, resulting in “global migration, chaos, upheavals, trouble and instability in many parts of the world,” he said.
Furthermore, the economic slowdown and a drop in global trade exacerbated problems in the developing world, according to him.
Ultimately, peace and sustainable have the development can only be achieved if member states adhere to the principles of the United Nations Charter and avoid unilateral decisions and policies, he said.
“It is crucial that the United Nations take the lead in moving peace processes forward and its agencies should play a more active role in development.”
“Mr President, we would like at the outset to congratulate you and your friendly country, the Slovak Republic, on your election as president of the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly.