Foreign Minister's statement on the 50th Anniversary of the accession of Oman to the UN
Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi the Foreign Minister, delivered the following statement on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Sultanate’s accession to the United Nations:
“On this historic occasion in our country’s diplomatic story, namely the 50th anniversary of the Sultanate of Oman’s membership to the United Nations, we would like to recall the principles established by the architect of modern Oman’s renaissance, His late Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said – may God rest his soul – which His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik – may God protect him continues to uphold in our relations with the world.
I am honoured on this occasion to convey my most heartfelt congratulations to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik – may God protect him – and to salute, with great pride, all those who have carried Oman’s precious flag, with loyalty and sacrifice at home and abroad, in our embassies, consulates and missions all the world over for the past 50 years. In these years Oman entered the modern world to attain a respected position among nations and establish a civilised model for diplomacy, international cooperation and peaceful coexistence.
On this day 50 years ago, the Sultanate of Oman began its modern political and diplomatic journey to join other nations in building a new world that is linked by bridges of friendship, mutual respect and positive cooperation. We adhere to the principles of respect for the sovereignty of states, good neighbourliness, and non-interference in the internal affairs of others.
Throughout history, the Sultanate of Oman has continued its cultural and humanitarian initiatives, through its cultural identity as embodied in its noble people, their tolerant values and ethics, which they practice as an approach and a way of life and in their dealings everywhere. It is the foundation of all our work and an achievement we are proud of.
Accordingly, we move ahead and advance together towards the future with all its challenges and opportunities. We build on what has been achieved in our country in development, foreign policy and international relations as Oman remains in its esteemed position across the ages and generations.”
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