MUSCAT: In affirmation to the values and principles that the Omani modern renaissance is based on, the Sultanate today marks (October 7), the 50th anniversary of its joining the United Nations, one of the greatest and prestigious organisations in the world.
The Sultanate joined the UN on October 7, 1971, and became the 128th official member.
Presided by late His Highness Sayyid Tarik bin Taimur, the Omani delegation participated in flag-raising ceremony which took place in the front parade of UN’s premises in New York, declaring the Sultanate’s noticeable role in bridging communication with the international society politically, culturally and economically, and in spreading the culture of peace and love.
Recently, delivering the Sultanate’s speech before the 76th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Hamad al Busaidy, said Oman, under the wise leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, has affirmed its continuous commitment to the main fundamentals and principles of its foreign policy.
Oman’s foreign policy advocates good neighbourliness, non-interference in the internal affairs of others, respect for international laws and charters, support for cooperation among countries and the enhancement of opportunities for internal dialogue.
The Sultanate also stressed its conviction on the need to resolve differences in a spirit of harmony and tolerance that has always been the mainstay of the country’s human civilisation. Oman believes that harmony and tolerance lead to better and more lasting results than could be achieved by conflict and strife.
Sayyid Badr reiterated the Sultanate’s continued cooperation with the UN Secretary General and all member states with the prime aim of achieving the UN’s noble goals, notably establishing and consolidating international peace and security.
In the speech, Sayyid Badr also highlighted the efforts exerted by the Sultanate while dealing with coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. He said that “Crises and challenges are also opportunities for nations to test their readiness and enhance their capabilities. Despite the great challenges and hurdles posed to our daily lives by Covid-19, the pandemic did not discourage us, neither did weaken our resolve to confront it or address its impacts and repercussions.
“In the Sultanate of Oman, the availability of vaccines has had a significant positive effect in strengthening our drive to address this pandemic. This consolidated our hope to eradicate the pandemic and experience a gradual return to normal life,” said Sayyid Badr.
