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Yousef Bin Al-Alawi Bin Abdulla

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first: 1996-09-24
most recent: 2015-09-24
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“We are facing real challenges that we must tackle resolutely if we are to ensure that we are not hindering development but encouraging it in a way that helps us to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. We therefore believe that the next phase of joint international action requires that the members of the international community expand their concept of genuine partnership and shared destiny. We hope that this session succeeds and that the goals of the United Nations will be accomplished.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Bearing that in mind, we call upon the international community to put the issues of the economy, trade and the environment at the forefront of the urgent issues that need to be addressed. The first and foremost of those issues is the international energy trade, since it is crucial that the international trade in energy, specifically the price of oil and its by-products, be properly organized. My country looks forward to the convening of the twenty-first session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Paris. We hope that participating countries can agree on a balanced international programme that takes into account the concerns and interests of all developing and developed countries.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“In that context, we call upon the sponsors of the Treaty to fully implement the resolution of the 1995 NPT Review Conference on making the Middle East a region free from nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction. That would help safeguard the credibility and universality of that important treaty. Resolution 55/2, containing the Millennium Declaration, is considered an important document, as it sets forth an ambitious international programme to assist countries achieve high levels of economic and social development. However, the weakness of the global economy over the past 20 years has had serious social repercussions, including an increase in number of unemployed, which has crippled the ability of many countries to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“While we commend the humanitarian efforts by countries and regional and international organizations to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people, we appeal to the international community to do even more to protect the brotherly Syrian people at home and abroad. In that respect, we would like to emphasize the continuation of the humanitarian programme offered by the Sultanate of Oman to help Syrian refugees. My country stresses the importance of maintaining the universality of the nuclear non-proliferation regime. That can be achieved only by strengthening the three pillars of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), namely, nuclear disarmament, nuclear non-proliferation and the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“As the Syrian crisis has now entered its fifth year, the Syrian people continue to suffer; hundreds of thousands have left their homes and risked their lives in circumstances unprecedented in modern history. We call upon all Syrian parties and neighbouring countries to support the mission of the Secretary- General’s Special Envoy, Mr. Staffan de Mistura, to restore security and stability to that brotherly country and contribute to the eradication of the terrorism that has been able to find a foothold in Syria and currently poses a threat to regional and international security. My country reiterates its firm and uncompromising stance in condemning all forms of terrorism, without regard to their causes and motivations.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“That poses a direct threat to the region’s security and stability. We call upon all political forces in Yemen to support the efforts of the Secretary-General’s Special Envoy, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, to contribute to the restoration of peace and stability in the Republic of Yemen and to enable the achievement of the aspirations of the brotherly Yemeni people to a safe and dignified life. My country also expresses its strong condemnation of the targeting of diplomatic and consular premises in Yemen’s capital, Sana’a. We call on all parties to respect the rules of international law and refrain from any acts that violate their international obligations, particularly those set forth in the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961 and the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations of 1963.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“We also call upon the United Nations and the parties sponsoring the peace process in the Middle East to make greater efforts to reach an agreement for the settlement of the crisis, instead of merely to managing it. My country also follows with great concern the developments in the crisis in the brotherly Republic of Yemen, which has resulted in disastrous humanitarian tragedies. While we understand the circumstances that provoked the crisis, we continue to believe that the political parties in Yemen are capable of restoring security and stability to the country. We are deeply 15-29946 3/33 A/70/PV.28 03/10/2015 concerned that the continuation of violence in Yemen has enabled several terrorist organizations, including those on United Nations watch lists, to use Yemen as a base for their terrorist activities.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“We hope that that historic agreement will have a positive impact on regional and international peace and security and pave the way for a new era of relations based on cooperation, respect and mutual trust. The raising of the flag of the State of Palestine as an observer State at the United Nations, though a symbolic gesture, reminds us of the tragedy of the Palestinian people and their aspirations to attain fulfilment of their legitimate rights. We call on the Palestinians and the Israelis alike to return to the negotiating table and work on achieving the vision of two independent States living side by side, through steps that would secure the interests of both parties, based on the pillars of the Arab Peace Initiative and the relevant United Nations resolutions.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Throughout the history of the United Nations, humankind has sought to strengthen confidence through agreed and conciliatory ideas and the principles of the United Nations Charter, which help to deepen and widen common interests and mutual benefits. We also believe that dialogue is a peaceful means of settling disputes, and its use is preferable to resorting to confrontation and conflict. From that perspective, my country welcomed the agreement reached between the P5+1 and the friendly Islamic Republic of Iran on the Iranian nuclear programme. Despite the fact that that breakthrough took great effort and a considerable amount of time, it can serve as a model for solving controversial and complicated issues among countries through dialogue, negotiation and the balancing of international interests.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“I would also like to take this opportunity pay tribute once again to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his tireless efforts to improve the work of the Organization in order to meet the aspirations of all Member States. This session coincides with the seventieth anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations. The occasion represents an opportunity to renew our confidence in joint international action through the adoption of positive initiatives that could contribute to the creation of an international economic order based on justice for all States and nations. Since the dawn of the Omani renaissance on 23 July 1970, we in the Sultanate of Oman have embraced peace and dialogue as basic principles. That is because we are convinced that dialogue is the most logical foundation upon which all forms of conflict can be resolved.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Sir, and your country, the Kingdom of Denmark, on your election as President of the General Assembly at its seventieth session. We trust that your diplomatic experience will greatly impact the success of this session. We are ready to work with you, Sir, and all the delegations of Member States so as to accomplish our goals and objectives, particularly in the maintenance of international peace and security and in the achievement of sustainable development. We are also pleased to express our appreciation to His Excellency Mr. Sam Kutesa, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the friendly Republic of Uganda, for his able stewardship of the Assembly at the previous session.”
2015-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 70 (2015)
“Regarding regional peace and security, my country supports the call for an international conference to establish a Middle East zone free of nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction, in line with the resolution adopted at the 1995 Review and Extension Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. My country calls upon States parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, especially the depository States, to take the necessary measures to achieve this goal in order to spare the region the dangers of tension, and to avoid confrontation. In closing, we would like emphasize that the Sultanate of Oman has come a long way towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals in all fields and within the specific timelines set by the United Nations.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“In that respect, and in the context of its efforts to protect the country and its citizens, the Sultanate has acceded to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the three protocols thereto. This system of institutions is based on effective public participation in the policies adopted and implemented by the Government in order to enhance good governance in the framework of a modern civic State, based on institutions, in order to achieve security, stability and sustainable development.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“It has also created municipal councils, whose members are popularly elected, to oversee local issues that affect the lives of the people in the economic, social, educational and other fields, based on the principles of good governance and sustainable development. The Sultanate of Oman has also come a long way in its national development. It has established an independent judiciary, which has become a key element of the development and modernization process. It has also established the Public Prosecution Office, which stands at the apex of the independent judicial system in the Sultanate, as well as the State Audit Institution, whose role is to provide a secure and proper administration to ensure better management of public properties. It has also redoubled its efforts to fight corruption and organized crime.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“These include the consolidation of good governance and sustainable development, which would allow all sectors of society — especially young people, who constitute two thirds of the populations of Arab countries — to work, innovate and actively participate in the decisions affecting their daily life. On this basis, the Sultanate of Oman has established a complete and interlinked system encompassing the principles of good governance, including councils and institutions to protect society and young people and ensure their participation in the development process. In that regard, my country has established the Council of Oman, composed of two chambers, the Shura Consultative Council and the State Council.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“In that context, we condemn the terrorist acts perpetrated by the so-called Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). We support the recommendations of the Jeddah and Paris conferences, and the steps the international community is taking to extend Iraqi authority over all ISIL-controlled areas. We emphasize the importance for the international community to stand united in freeing the Middle East from all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism. We also welcome Security Council resolution 2178 (2014) on the threats to international peace and security posed by terrorist acts. There are a number of ways to prevent violence and extremism.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“We welcome the agreement of peace and partnership signed by President Hadi and the political powers in Yemen, and we call upon all political partners, particularly Ansar Allah, to comply with its provisions. We call on all political entities in Yemen to renounce violence and uphold the outcome of the National Dialogue Conference as the best available road map for resolving the current crisis. We hope that the Yemeni presidency will take the remaining important steps in the Comprehensive National Dialogue, most notably the referendum on a new constitution that would secure the rights and interests of all Yemenis. The Sultanate of Oman is firm in its principled position regarding the condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, regardless of motives and justifications.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“While we applaud the role of humanitarian relief organizations and agencies in helping the Syrian people overcome their prolonged ordeal, we also call for intensified efforts to facilitate access by relief agencies to all areas inside and outside Syria to provide the necessary humanitarian assistance to the affected people. In that respect, we look forward in confidence to the efforts of the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Mr. Staffan de Mistura, to encourage Syrian and international stakeholders to reconvene the Geneva conference. We believe that the current situation is more conducive than ever to this effort. My country appreciates the efforts of the President of Yemen, Abd Rabbuh Mansour Hadi, to achieve security and stability there.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“The continuation of violence in the brotherly Syrian Arab Republic and its serious implications for regional and international peace and security require us to redouble our efforts to encourage the Syrian Government and the National Coalition of Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces to return to the negotiating table, based on the Geneva communiqué. The two parties should approach negotiations in a positive manner by focusing on areas of consensus and avoiding negative aspects and positions with the aim of saving the Syrian people and sparing them further suffering and tragedies.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“We now believe that there is a chance to achieve that objective, following the ceasefire agreement reached between the two sides, Palestinian and Israeli, in the Gaza Strip. We stress the importance of the two sides sticking to the agreement in words and in actions and avoiding violations under any justification or pretext. In that respect, we call upon Palestinians and Israelis alike to resume negotiations in order to reach a just and comprehensive settlement that would provide peace and security for Israel and that responds to the hopes and aspirations of the Palestinian people to regain their inalienable rights.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“We note that while the Palestinians have consistently shown willingness to enter into a genuine partnership in peace with Israel, based on the concept of two States living side by side in peace, Israel has not demonstrated responsible cooperation as it continues to resort to military force as a tool to maintain its security. Security and stability cannot be achieved through the use of excessive force and the insistence on inflicting heavy loss of life, injuries and destruction on the largest possible scale. The path to achieving the security and stability that underpins economic and social recovery can be realized only through the peaceful partnership of the Palestinians and Israelis.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“We would also like to reiterate our confidence in Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his tireless efforts to enhance the role of the United Nations and improve its working methods so that it can respond in the best possible way to the hopes and aspirations of Member States. The Middle East is going through a difficult phase as it grapples with several crises due to a lack of international consensus. We believe that the overall situation in the Middle East requires a unified position to solve the crises, the most immediate of which is the Palestinian question, which no doubt lies at the core of regional conflicts.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“It is our pleasure, Mr. President, to congratulate you and your friendly country, the Republic of Uganda, on your election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-ninth session. We are confident that your vast experience in diplomacy will steer the work of this session to a successful outcome. I would also like to assure you of the cooperation of the delegation of the Sultanate of Oman in working with you towards achieving the cherished goals and objectives of the current session, at the forefront of which is enhancing international peace and security. We would also like to take this opportunity to express our thanks and appreciation to your predecessor, Mr. John William Ashe of Antigua and Barbuda, for the excellent manner in which he conducted the work of the previous session.”
2014-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 69 (2014)
“In conclusion, I would like to reiterate my country’s support for all international efforts to achieve the aspirations of peoples to a safer, more stable and prosperous world.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“States, international institutions and sovereign funds that have the capacity to contribute to the fund would also be allowed to do so. We are of the view that the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, in the light of its expertise in that field, could be the appropriate body to oversee the preparation and implementation of such a study. We would like to take this opportunity to encourage industrialized countries to increase their investment in agricultural research and to utilize science and technology in their search for innovative solutions aimed at increasing food production so as to keep pace with the steady increase in the global demand for food.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“The world today is facing a genuine threat of food shortages, owing to the steady increase in the world’s population and the problems facing the global economy, which have resulted in the famines currently plaguing many parts of Africa, Asia and Latin America. There is no doubt that addressing that problem will require us to undertake a practical study of alternatives that could alleviate the negative impacts of food shortages. Among the ideas we deem worthy of exploring is the establishment of a global food reserve system to deal with food shortages, with food reserve centres located in various continents of the world and managed through an international fund specifically established to support the system.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“My country condemns the video slandering the Prophet Muhammad — peace be upon him — which clearly and deliberately sought to spread a culture of hatred against Muslims. Despite the gravity of the offence, we reject escalating the reaction to a level resulting in attacks against diplomatic missions and representatives, such as those against United States and other Western diplomatic missions. Against the backdrop of those events and similar incidents earlier, we believe that it is incumbent on the United Nations to adopt international legislation that would hold accountable those responsible for any deliberate abuse of and slander against the sanctity of people’s beliefs, with a view to deterring others who may attempt to spread hatred among people.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“From the outset, the Sultanate of Oman has supported the proposal to establish a zone free of nuclear weapons and all other weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East. In that regard, we welcome the Review Conference of Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, scheduled to be held in Finland at the end of this year. We hope it will be able to officially declare the Middle East a zone free from nuclear and all other weapons of mass destruction, similar to other such zones that have been established elsewhere in the world. At a time when Muslims are trying to promote a culture of tolerance and coexistence, we note that there are those who abuse their right to express themselves by deliberately slandering monotheistic religions and prophets and messengers of God.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“We believe that a national dialogue, involving all parties in the Somali conflict, regardless of their ideological and political differences and inclinations, is essential and will help restore security, stability and nation-building in Somalia. We would like to commend the international efforts to combat piracy and the armed robbery of merchant vessels in the Indian Ocean, particularly in the Arabian Sea. The Sultanate of Oman, which is located on the Arabian Sea, reaffirms its continuing support for international efforts to eradicate the problem, and will cooperate with countries that have a naval presence in the area in order to protect international trade and navigation.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“The Somali people have long suffered from an absence of security, stability and State institutions and bodies; we therefore welcome the formation of the new Somali Parliament and the election of Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as President of Somalia. We hope that his Government will be able to achieve national reconciliation and establish security and stability throughout Somalia. provide support and assistance, whether political, economic or humanitarian, to the Somali people, we urge the Somali factions and parties from various political and tribal affiliations and organizations to reject violence, cease hostilities and place the higher interest of the nation above all others.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“We believe, therefore, that the role of the United Nations with regard to the question of Palestine should change from one of managing the crisis to one of seriously seeking a just, lasting and comprehensive political solution that would take into account the interests of both Palestinians and Israelis and lead to the establishment of a State of Palestine, living side by side with the State of Israel. In that context, my country supports Palestine’s application for non-member State observer status at the United Nations, hoping that that will usher a new phase in the Palestinian- Israeli negotiations and one that could make a positive contribution to settling the issue.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“I would also like to take this opportunity to say that my country welcomes the appointment of Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi as the Joint Special Representative of the United Nations and the League of Arab States for Syria. We hope that he can provide practical and concrete proposals to pull Syria out of the current cycle of violence and killing. We are aware of the complexities that arise in any discussion of the question of Palestine at sessions of the Assembly. We all know, however, that while the United Nations has explored every avenue and adopted many resolutions and policies on the Palestinian question, that issue continues to be a cause for concern and a source of unending threats and conflicts in the Middle East and beyond.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“We believe that the principles and guidelines for a Syrian-led process of transition, as contained in the final communiqué of the Action Group for Syria (S/2012/523, annex), issued at its meeting in Geneva in mid-2012, could form the basis for a solution, if agreed on and accepted by all Syrian and international parties. The conflicting interests among some countries and their disagreements on how to address the Syrian conflict no longer serve any purpose, because the time has come to take collective action that can preserve security, stability and development for every country in the Middle East, especially since the alternative would be the spread of violence, killing, destruction and chaos. We believe that it is not in the world’s best interests to allow the Middle East to become another global f lashpoint.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“We call on our brothers in Syria to renounce violence, end hostilities and launch a political process that will fulfil the aspirations and hopes of the Syrian people and preserve Syria’s security, stability and unity. At the same time, we call on the Security Council, the international body primarily responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security, to reach consensus on a unified position on the Syrian crisis, without political disagreements and without bias towards any side, by way of starting a serious national dialogue between all political forces in Syria, with no exceptions.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“The record of the United Nations includes numerous positive and tangible achievements that have helped to promote international peace and security and reach a political consensus on many regional and international issues. In our Middle East region, the Syrian crisis continues to be of great concern, owing to the great loss of life and property that it has caused and the instability that it has produced in the region and the world as a whole. Despite the efforts of the United Nations and the League of Arab States, the parties involved in the Syrian crisis have failed to reach a peaceful solution that could spare the lives of the Syrian people.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“At the outset, I would like to offer the President and his friendly country, the Republic of Serbia, my warmest congratulations on his election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-seventh session. I would also like to express my appreciation to his predecessor, Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, from the brotherly State of Qatar, for the exemplary way in which he conducted the work of the previous session. I would also like to take this opportunity to convey my appreciation to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his role and efforts in improving the Organization’s working mechanisms, and to wish him every success in his endeavours.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“We urge all Member States to take the necessary practical measures to help us reach consensus on all the issues on our agenda.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“We believe more international effort is needed to reach consensus in the Doha Round of trade negotiations, taking into account the interests of all States, including the developing countries. In light of the serious shortages of food, water and medicine from which many countries are suffering, we urge the rich industrialized countries to increase investment in agriculture research, food security and the supply of water and medicine, for these have a direct impact on humankind. It is also our hope that the Climate Change Conference to be held in Copenhagen at the end of the year will adopt a long-term plan to protect the environment and reduce harmful carbon dioxide emissions. In conclusion, I would like to express our deep thanks and gratitude to the President of the General Assembly for his efforts in leading the work of this session.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“We urge all of our brethren and all factions in Somalia to renounce violence and embrace dialogue. We support international efforts to combat piracy and armed robbery against commercial ships off the coast of the Horn of Africa. 37 09-52598 We welcome the continued cooperation between the friendly Islamic Republic of Iran, the international community and the International Atomic Energy Agency. In this respect, we see some positive signs that could lead to a sound diplomatic solution. There is no doubt that the efforts exerted by the rich industrialized nations to restore stability and balance to the international capital markets have begun to bear fruit. This could lead to the recovery of the world economy.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“We hope that such developments will continue in order to achieve security and stability in that country, contribute to the success of the comprehensive national reconciliation efforts and help establish positive, cooperative relations with neighbouring countries, allowing Iraq to resume its distinct positive role in the region at all levels. We look forward to positive results from the Darfur peace talks, to be held in Doha, Qatar, between the Sudanese Government and the Darfur opposition. We hope that the parties concerned can build a framework for a political agreement that would help realize security, stability and development in Darfur. We also welcome the policies of Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, President of the Transitional Federal Government of brotherly Somalia, and his efforts to achieve peace in his country.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“Peace based on those principles would be one of the most important achievements of the people of the region and would pave the way towards ending regional crises and eradicating the root causes of terrorism. We thus call on Israel to seize the historic Initiative and join the efforts to establish a just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East, one that would bring security and peaceful coexistence to all the States and peoples of the region. Squandering this historic opportunity would constitute a grave loss for the Israeli people, and we would all regret it. We welcome the recent positive developments in Iraq.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“We believe that the Arab Peace Initiative and international peace efforts are the most appropriate way to settle the Arab-Israeli conflict on the basis of an end to occupation, the return of Arab lands occupied since 1967, the establishment of an independent Palestinian State on the West Bank and Gaza Strip with East Jerusalem as its capital and the removal of all the illegal and illegitimate Israeli settlements. This would indeed help to achieve peaceful coexistence and positive cooperation between Arab States and Israel, and would contribute greatly to opening new horizons of cooperation, progress and development in the region and the world at large.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“There is no doubt that the United Nations has achieved much during its more than 60 years of joint international action. Its achievements have made a positive contribution to the maintenance of international peace and security. The Organization has provided technical assistance to developing countries in their socio-economic development projects, and has helped to reach consensus on many political issues and conflicts, contributing to the development of international peacekeeping mechanisms. And yet the Palestinian issue remains unresolved despite all the efforts of Arab countries and the international community.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“Allow me at the outset, Mr. Ali Abdussalam Treki, to congratulate you and your fraternal country, the Great Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, on your election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-fourth session. We are confident that your experience and knowledge of the role and influence of the United Nations in international relations will play a great part in the success of the work of this session. I also take this opportunity to express our thanks to your predecessor, His Excellency Father Miguel d’Escoto Brockmann of friendly Nicaragua, for his excellent efforts in guiding the work of the previous session. I wish also to express our appreciation to Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon for his tireless efforts to enhance the effectiveness of the Organization’s machinery. We wish him every success.”
2009-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 64 (2009)
“It is the crucible in which all regional and international efforts meld to realize the hopes and aspirations of our peoples and to confront the real challenges to peace, security and development in all their aspects. This can enhance relations and stability and spread a culture of peace and constructive dialogue among present and future generations to counter the logic of the threat of force or apprehensions about the future. We hope that this session will be a success so that it may chart a vision for the future that points to ways to serve humanity and renew the Member States’ trust in the Organization, total commitment to the implementation of its resolutions and respect for the provisions of the Charter.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“This is only possible through the effective pursuit of preventive diplomacy, the peaceful settlement of disputes and the maintenance of peace, enhancing world cooperation and dialogue among civilizations. This involves working towards resolving the problems of poverty and disease, protecting the environment, combating terrorism and bridging the gap between the rich countries of the North and the poor countries of the South. Relations between the United Nations and regional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security should be strengthened through the enhancement of weak regional structures to enable them to archive collective security in a world governed by technology and great population increases. We believe that the United Nations represents international legitimacy.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“9 We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation for the efforts and endeavours of the Secretary-General as reflected in his annual report, in which he details the achievements of the United Nations, as well as and the obstacles it faces, and sets out the strategies for the future for this Organization, which embodies the conscience and aspirations of the world. We support the proposals in the Secretary- General’s report on developing and restructuring the organs of the United Nations to enable the Organization to reflect current political reality. The United Nations should remain a true cornerstone of world policy and the main source of international legitimacy, so that countries may appeal to it for the prevention of wars and conflict.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“Recognizing that the protection of the environment and its resources is a collective responsibility, my country’s Government has been active in stimulating the role of Omani society and its effective contribution to this cause. Here, we to reaffirm our commitment to the basic principles adopted at the two earth summits, in Rio de Janeiro, in 1992, and in South Africa, in 2002. We believe that these principles constitute a scientific framework that will guarantee our world partnership and help us to shoulder our collective responsibility for the protection of the environment and its natural resources in the service of sustainable development.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“In the framework of the Arab League, we have also pushed forward the deadline for the establishment of a free- trade zone among the Arab States parties to the trade zone agreement to the beginning of January 2005 when full liberalization is expected to occur, opening the door to the free trade of Arab products and paving the way to an Arab common market. At the local level, my country has continued its efforts to enhance the role of the private sector in the national economy, based on the market economy and free competition and a favourable economic and trade climate that aims at the achievement of a true investment and trade partnership with all countries of the world, in the hope that conditions will be conducive to linking the economy of Oman to the world economy.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)
“Although the WTO Council of Ministers issued a separate statement on safeguards for patented drugs, aimed at helping developing countries to combat serious and contagious diseases, such a step may not sufficiently protect least developed countries from being forced to bear excessive costs. The Sultanate of Oman has worked hard at the regional level with its brothers and friends and through regional economic groupings, to enhance the climate for the liberalization of trade and the economy. In the framework of the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Sultanate participated in the establishment of the Gulf Customs Union at the beginning of this year.”
2003-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 58 (2003)