The Sultanate of Oman will be participating, from September 22-28, in the high level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The session will discuss the most prominent issues and challenges facing the world, as well as ways to enhance joint international action to consolidate peace and security and achieve sustainable development.

The Omani delegation at the high level week will be headed by Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, Foreign Minister, among a distinguished international presence bringing together state leaders, heads of government, foreign ministers, and representatives of member states.

The convening of the 81st session comes at a time when the world is going through a period marked by escalating crises and conflicts, alongside growing political, economic, humanitarian, and climate challenges, in addition to consecutive tensions and crises in the region that cast a shadow over regional and international security and stability.

Under these circumstances, Oman continues its diplomatic approach based on dialogue and understanding, advocating for prioritising peaceful and political solutions, while respecting the principles of international law and the United Nations Charter, thereby contributing to containing tensions and creating appropriate conditions to address crises through diplomacy and dialogue, moving away from escalation and expanding circles of conflict.

The General Assembly meetings constitute an important occasion to reaffirm Oman’s vision regarding regional and international issues, chief among which is the importance of enhancing opportunities for peace, settling disputes through peaceful means, and supporting security and stability, alongside strengthening international cooperation in the fields of sustainable development, economy, energy, climate, and other issues of common interest.

The participation of the Omani delegation is expected to feature a busy diplomatic programme, including taking part in a number of high-level meetings and events, in addition to bilateral and multilateral meetings with officials and representatives of several countries and international organisations. These meetings will discuss relations, exchange views on current issues, and explore broader prospects for cooperation and partnership.

Omar Alkathiri, Oman’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, said that the high-level participation of Oman in the work of the session represents an important opportunity to renew its diplomatic message calling for supporting and enhancing preventive diplomacy and settling disputes through peaceful means. It will also offer the opportunity to highlight the priorities of Omani diplomacy embodied in dialogue, mutual understanding, and collective action in building a more peaceful, stable, and sustainable future.

In a statement to Oman News Agency (ONA), he said out that Oman’s participation serves as an affirmation of the importance of multilateral cooperation, sustainable development, and increasing respect for human dignity and coexistence.

He noted that  Oman will continue its support for efforts aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and credibility of the United Nations.