Riyadh: In response to the directive from His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the esteemed Foreign Minister, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, led the delegation from the Sultanate of Oman to participate in the extraordinary joint Arab-Islamic summit held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today. The summit was graced by the presence of monarchs, country leaders, and heads of delegations.
Throughout the duration of the summit, Sayyid Badr was tasked with conveying the greetings of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the attendees, including monarchs, country leaders, and heads of delegations, alongside expressing His Majesty the Sultan’s earnest wishes for the success of the summit.
In his address, Sayyid Badr highlighted the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, attributed to the persistent aggression of Israel, which has resulted in numerous casualties and the deprivation of essential human rights. He underscored the abhorrent scenes of bombardment, destruction, and genocide targeting residential areas, health and educational facilities, and infrastructure, which he deemed to be inhumane. These actions necessitate a collective effort to facilitate the unimpeded delivery of much-needed relief aid.
Sayyid Badr emphasized the Sultanate of Oman's unwavering commitment to its stance advocating for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the cessation of Israel’s hostile operations in Lebanon. He stressed the importance of conducting an independent international investigation into these repeated violations, noting that “justice is the foundation of peace, and accountability is the sole means to end this prolonged suffering."
He further explained that the dire situation in Palestine and Lebanon has escalated into a broader threat to regional stability, calling for a comprehensive vision grounded in truth and justice to achieve stability in the region.
The minister also expressed the Sultanate of Oman’s full support for the initiative initiated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to establish an international coalition aimed at realizing the Two-State Solution. He highlighted the significance of practical steps towards achieving this goal, particularly the international community’s recognition of the Palestinian State. In this regard, he commended the positions taken by countries that have taken the lead in recognizing the Palestinian State and called on other nations to join this effort to secure the long-awaited justice.
In the concluding remarks of his address, Sayyid Badr emphasized the necessity of a genuine, unified commitment towards justice for the Palestinian cause, underscoring the importance of both sincerity and tangible action. He extended his prayers to the Almighty Allah, seeking His favor upon those who engage in noble endeavors. Furthermore, he implored His Majesty for His assistance in fostering justice and establishing peace among the Arab and Islamic nations.
The delegation from Oman to the summit was represented by His Highness Sayyid Faisal bin Turki Al Said, the Sultanate of Oman's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, serving as the Sultanate's Permanent Representative to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), alongside Ambassador Abdullah bin Nasser Al Rahbi, who also serves as the Sultanate's Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt and its Permanent Representative to the Arab League. Additionally, the delegation was led by Sheikh Faisal bin Omar Al Marhoon, the Head of the Arab Department at the Foreign Ministry.
