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Yousef Bin Al-Alawi Bin Abdullah

lines on the record: 20
first: 2011-09-24
most recent: 2013-09-24
sittings or episodes: 2
sources: un-general-debate

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“In that context, we welcome future constructive cooperation, investment and partnerships with all other centres, universities, institutions and specialized industries in both the public and the private sectors and at the national, regional and international levels. We also want to take advantage of Oman’s geographical position as a main gateway and bridge to knowledge and creativity in regional and international markets. In conclusion, we wish the President every success at this session, and we hope that it concludes with a realistic and renewed vision — an inspired vision and one that also imparts new momentum for our times, a vision that reflects the aspirations of every generation and every people and makes every effort to achieve them.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“To that end, we have established many centres and councils that encourage research and development, including the Scientific Research Council, the Industrial Innovation Centre, the National Centre for Enterprises and Commercial Activities, and the Oasis of Knowledge. We also have a Middle East Desalination Research Centre. My country continues to develop the main guidelines for a national strategy of research and development and scientific knowledge. We are also trying to familiarize ourselves with modern technology and to encourage Omani youth to take part in different science — and technology-based professions.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“My country has also sought to share its interests in the environment and natural conservation with the international community. We have participated in many regional and international conferences on the environment, including the eighteenth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, held in Qatar in December 2012. We look forward to participating in the nineteenth session, to be held in Warsaw in November. The right to science and knowledge should be enjoyed by all humankind, and the great evolution in the use and application of modern technology has become an essential tool in our daily lives, thanks to scientific and intellectual creativity. Consequently, my country has sought to keep up with advances to meet our current needs.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“That reflects a lack of understanding of the conditions, objectives and aspirations of the peoples of the Middle East region. In the light of our commitment to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, we would like to announce that we have attained the Goals and all their indicators. In fact, we recently announced that we had been 100 per cent successful in achieving Goals 4 and 5. With regard to protection of the environment and natural conservation, since the dawn of the renaissance led by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, my country, in line with the national strategy to protect the environment, has consistently integrated environmental issues into its plans and development goals, with a view to achieving a balance between the aims of sustainable development and the preservation of the environment.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“On the other hand, we hope that the international community, particularly the depositary countries of the NPT, will be able to persuade other Middle Eastern States to become parties to the Treaty and to subject their nuclear facilities to the comprehensive system of safeguards that exists under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency. That would contribute to achieving the universality of the Treaty and would make the Middle East a zone free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction. That goal deserves the support of all countries, especially the major Powers. We express our regret at the non-convening of the international conference on the Middle East mandated by the decision of the 2010 Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference, owing to the fact that some parties did not support its convening.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“My country continues to support the initiatives aimed at transforming the Middle East into a zone free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction, as it is fully aware of the effects of those weapons on the security and stability of States, regions and the entire world. With our emphasis on the right of States to benefit from the peaceful use of nuclear energy, it is worth mentioning that the current dispute will not be resolved through coercive policies and practices, such as sanctions and other tough measures. Because those measures are limited, their effectiveness is weakened. Rather, creative diplomacy can help all States to benefit from nuclear power for peaceful purposes.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“Despite the efforts made and the agreements concluded through direct negotiations between successive Israeli Governments and the Palestine Liberation Organization, no settlement has yet been reached. In that regard, my country supports the efforts of President Barack Obama and his Secretary of State, Mr. John Kerry, as they represent an opportunity for all the peoples of the region to establish peace. That would lead to economic and social development and revive the hope for peaceful coexistence among the peoples of the region — all of which would ensure a positive contribution by the Middle East to global civilization.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“My country confirms its continued assistance to aid the displaced Syrians and expresses its readiness to contribute to international humanitarian aid inside Syrian territory. We welcome the positive developments taking place in Somalia thanks to the efforts of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to rebuild the Somali State. It is our hope that our brothers in the Federal Republic of Somalia will be able to implement the political and economic reform programme that has gained the support of the international community. Among the important international issues that have yet to be resolved is the Palestinian question, which is considered the cornerstone of any possible peace in the Middle East.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“Despite the loss of lives and property in those countries, current efforts are aimed at stability and restoring the economy, and as such deserve our support. My country welcomes the consensus achieved in the Security Council on the issue of chemical weapons in Syria and the unanimous adoption of resolution 2118 (2013). The “Geneva II” conference is of critical importance in facilitating negotiations between the Syrian Government and the opposition forces. We believe that the goal should be a ceasefire and the formation of a transitional authority with the necessary power to overcome the enormous difficulties resulting from a war that has been ongoing for approximately three years. The international community should prepare to provide support and humanitarian assistance to displaced Syrians and to all those affected by that abhorrent war.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“Joint efforts and greater cooperation among Governments are required to address them and find appropriate solutions. Such action requires that the Organization and its various organs be empowered to strengthen their capacity to respond to global demands and developments, with a sharp focus on vital and urgent issues. Modernization, development and change constitute the norms of life. However, they must go hand in hand with increased security and stability, which should be based on cooperation among all nations and should be aimed at achieving sustainable development goals. The recent events in various countries in the Middle East resulted from genuine reactions to the socioeconomic hardships faced by the peoples of the region and to diminished institutional capacities to respond fully to their needs and demands.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“Vuk Jeremi., of the friendly Republic of Serbia, for the outstanding manner in which he conducted the work of the previous session, as well as to thank Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon for all his efforts to enhance the role of the Organization and develop its operational mechanisms to respond to current challenges and recent developments and ensure optimal future preparedness. The numerous achievements and successes of the United Nations since its establishment, in 1945, have contributed positively to increased security and stability in the world. However, the rapid developments witnessed today, including steady population growth, rising global demand for energy and natural resources and tremendous advances in communications and new technologies, have given rise to numerous difficulties.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“It gives me great pleasure, at the outset, to extend my warmest congratulations to the President and his friendly country, Antigua and Barbuda, on his election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-eighth session. We wish him every success in his endeavour and assure him that the Sultanate of Oman stands ready to cooperate with him and all delegations and Member States to achieve the desired objectives. We would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks and appreciation to his predecessor, Mr.”
2013-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 68 (2013)
“An additional issue we must face is that of global phenomena such as hurricanes, earthquakes and the high level of environmental pollution, all of which lead to major human and economic losses. We believe that all countries, particularly the major industrialized countries, should join together to find a solution aimed at reducing industrial and environmental pollution and greenhouse-gas emissions based on modern technology in those fields. In closing, we are hopeful that all countries will seize the opportunity offered by the current session to take practical steps and measures on all of the issues under discussion. We hope that the session will meet with every success.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“11-51384 52 Today’s world is facing numerous crises that make it imperative for the international community to work jointly to create conditions that are conducive to finding solutions. The world may be on the brink of a widespread food crisis, and many people live in fear of food shortages. Efforts must therefore be made at the international level to expand production through the cultivation of larger areas and the use of advanced technology to increase yields and to combat desertification in vulnerable areas. The continuing global financial crisis obliges us to collectively rethink the principles underlying investment and international trade in order to reach appropriate solutions aimed at reducing the negative impacts of the crisis on countries and societies, particularly in the developing world.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“As they are the most ambitious group, capable of mapping the future, the international community should take this reality into consideration in the elaboration of all manner of plans in the economic, education and sustainable development fields. As our region is experiencing such profound changes, we, like the rest of the world, believe that the aspirations of young people to a better and more secure world and decent livelihoods have prevailed and should be accepted and welcomed by all Governments. We in the Sultanate of Oman, in keeping with the instructions given by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, have based all of our national economic and social plans on empowering young people to make maximum use of their potential to benefit from technology and to achieve a society characterized by prosperity and sustainable growth.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“On 26 January 2011, my country submitted its periodic report to the Human Rights Council in Geneva in the context of the mechanism for the periodic review of States’ reports. We in the Sultanate of Oman are satisfied that we have come a long way in terms of protecting human rights at all levels. We consider this a national and spiritual commitment aimed at achieving justice that also supports the dimension of a global culture of human rights protection. Our contemporary world is witnessing profound changes in the demographic composition of the peoples of the world, as young people now constitute the majority of the world population.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“We believe that, to save the Somali people from the threefold threat of poverty, ignorance and famine, the time is ripe for the United Nations to intensify its efforts, in cooperation with regional organizations, including the League of Arab States, the African Union, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development, to devise a plan to bring peace to Somalia. We would also stress the importance of increasing the provision of humanitarian assistance to the millions of Somali refugees and displaced persons. We are confident that Somalia’s neighbours share our belief in the need for political solutions to the chronic crisis in that country. We also reiterate to the Secretary- General that we are fully prepared to support the efforts of the United Nations in that regard.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“We believe that the establishment of a Palestinian State on the basis of the borders of 4 June 1967 and the recognition of that State as a Member of the Organization will undoubtedly lead to serious negotiations aimed at reaching a just, lasting and comprehensive solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict. Brotherly Somalia has been the victim of a decades-long civil war caused by a weak leadership that failed to reach a political consensus to end that hateful war.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“We also extend our congratulations to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the international community’s renewed confidence in him, as evidenced by his re-election to his post for a second term, so that he can continue his efforts to revitalize the role of the United Nations and further develop its work. Each year, when we address the Assembly from this rostrum, we begin by presenting the issue of the Palestinian people. The international community has worked to encourage negotiations between the Palestinian National Authority and the Government of Israel, the occupying Power. Unfortunately, the situation remains at a standstill. For that reason, the global community, and the United Nations in particular, should act to fulfil its responsibility to find a just and comprehensive solution.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“We are pleased to sincerely and warmly congratulate Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser on his election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its sixty-sixth session and to his brotherly country, Qatar, with which we share deep fraternal relations. We are confident that his diplomatic experience, especially in the field of multilateral diplomacy, will have a great impact on the success of this session. We wish also to express our appreciation to his predecessor, Mr. Joseph Deiss of Switzerland, for his successful efforts in the conduct of the previous session.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)