’Oman will follow the wise policy developed by late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos ’

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has reaffirmed categorically that the Sultanate of Oman will follow the wise policy developed by late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, said Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister during the 75th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.

HE emphasized that the Sultanate of Oman reiterates its support for the legitimate and just demands of the Palestinian people, and the establishment of an independent state of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital, on the basis of international law and the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.

The Foreign Minister said in his speech in front of  United Nations (UN) General Assembly: "His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has reaffirmed categorically that the Sultanate of Oman will follow the wise policy developed by late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, the builder of modern Oman and the mastermind of its foreign policy and international relations over the past fifty years."

"The Sultanate of Oman follows the path of dialogue and encourages it. My country's government supports the values of tolerance, collective action and peaceful coexistence with all. We believe in the principles of justice, equality, good neighbourliness, the rule of law and non-interference in the internal affairs of others. We stress the peaceful settlement of disputes, based on the rules and principles of the UN Charter and international law, as an obligation that we all should honour."

He added: "While my country supports the sovereign right of states to determine whatever they deem as fit for their national interests, our common interests makes it incumbent upon us all to support peace and to participate effectively in efforts to disseminate it as a global culture by which people can progress and prosper."

"From this standpoint, the Sultanate of Oman reiterates, from this international platform, its support for the legitimate and just demands of the Palestinian people, and the establishment of an independent state of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital, on the basis of international law and the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions as well as the Arab peace initiative, which is based on the principle of land for peace and the two-state solution," HE stressed.