\u201cForeign plans for the future governance of Palestine are often rooted in antagonism,\u201d said the Minister.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis makes them unsustainable and unjust, by denying the Palestinians the right to choose their own leaders,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Addressing the opening session of the Young Presidents\u2019 Organisation<\/a> 2025 retreat in Oman, Sayyid Badr also set out the vision and principles of openness, neutrality and mutual respect that shape Oman\u2019s foreign Policy.<\/p>\n He said that policies based on antagonism impede conflict resolution.<\/p>\n \u201cFar too many make it a point of principle not to talk to their enemies. They see dialogue as a reward to withhold from parties with whom they disagree. Whose perspective and behaviour they do not understand,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Sayyid Badr added that many governments have a vision for peace in Palestine based on a two-state solution. But they do not recognise the State of Palestine because of their condemnation of Hamas.<\/p>\n This blinds them to the group\u2019s legitimate demands, he said, adding that in many cases Hamas shares these demands with the Palestinian people who are seeking the right to security and self-determination \u2013 rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.<\/p>\n \u201cSo, if we are to find lasting solutions, we have to be willing to talk to those with whom we disagree. And, importantly, to listen,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n In a wide-ranging speech at Oman\u2019s National Museum, Sayyid Badr also spoke about the principles that underpin Oman\u2019s foreign policy and how they are deeply rooted in Omani history and Omani values,<\/p>\n \u201cWe believe in creating spaces for dialogue, where conflict is resolved pragmatically, and common interests unite diverse perspectives,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cIn Oman, hospitality is more than an act of kindness. It is a way of life. To welcome someone into our homes, our communities, and our nation is to recognise our potential to enrich each other\u2019s lives, he added<\/p>\n \u201cIn this sense, hospitality is diplomacy in action. It is the first step toward fostering meaningful relationships,\u201d the Minister said.<\/p>\n Diplomacy he added is the art of balance and Oman is a land of connection bridging continents, cultures and ideas.<\/p>\n \u201cFor centuries, our shores welcomed explorers, traders, and thinkers from across the seas. Their exchange of perspectives shaped our national identity, as well as how we engage with the world,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cDiplomacy, to us, is not just an instrument of foreign policy. It is woven into the fabric of our DNA,\u201d added the Minister.<\/p>\n The Young Presidents\u2019 Organisation (YPO) is a global community of more than 35,000 company executives. A YPO delegation is currently visiting Oman.<\/p>\n To view the full text of the speech click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n To view video highlights of the speech click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Ministers](\"https:\/\/mlzlkxvcvliz.i.optimole.com\/cb:ghTT.1f99\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/g:sm\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.fm.gov.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/PHOTO-2025-01-31-15-03-37-3-800x533-1.jpg\")
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