In its official address to this year’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), delivered yesterday from New York, the Sultanate of Oman’s Foreign Minister, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, reiterated his nation’s unflinching commitment to peace-building and non-violent dispute-resolution methods as the surest mechanisms for subduing regional tensions, building mutual trust, and stimulating global economic prosperity. Oman foreign policy
Muscat’s re-emphasis on its adherence to principles of international law, national sovereignty, and non-interference in sovereign states’ internal matters was made alongside concerns over destabilization across the region, which, due to hostilities initiated in the first months of this year, poses growing threats to global sea trade along key straits, including the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Oman pledged continuous collaboration with international partners to safeguard freedom of navigation under maritime convention standards, while extending solidarity to Gulf Cooperation Council neighbors enforcing legitimate territorial defense.
Regarding regional crises, the Foreign Minister reaffirmed support for a comprehensive political resolution in Yemen that guarantees territorial integrity and economic recovery. Turning to the Middle East peace process, the delegation voiced sharp condemnation over continued Israeli aggression and violations against Palestinian rights, insisting on a sovereign Palestinian state based on 1967 borders under the two-state framework. The speech highlighted key global contributions, including the landmark Muscat Plan to counter hate speech launched alongside the UN Secretary-General, and announced that Muscat will host the official International Day for Tolerance events this November.
Concurrently, Oman reaffirmed its dedication to supporting multilateral institutions, praising United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres for upholding fundamental principles of justice and international law during turbulent geopolitical conditions. The Sultanate expressed its readiness to deepen collaborative partnerships across multilateral channels to cultivate international trust, mitigate global division, and ensure sustainable humanitarian security. Oman Daily Report
Beyond geopolitics, the statement underscored progress under Oman Vision 2040, spotlighting female political empowerment through designated seats in the Majlis Ash’shura alongside national climate strategies targeting complete carbon neutrality by 2050 through clean energy and sustainable urban development.
