New York, US – Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi, delegated by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, addressed the Summit of the Future at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Sunday.

In his speech, Sayyid Badr stressed the urgent need for a just and lasting resolution to the Palestine issue, warning that the ongoing war in Gaza reflects the fragility of the situation.

He highlighted the suffering of civilians and the failure of peace efforts, noting that this violence undermines the very principles of multilateralism and the rule of law. “We are facing a chronic failure to learn from the past or to understand the present, particularly regarding Palestine,” he said.

Sayyid Badr called for a shift in global thinking, away from Cold War-era mentalities that divide the world into binary categories of friends and enemies. “The issues in the Middle East will not be resolved unless we are willing to speak to, and listen to, those we have branded as enemies,” he stated. “And they will not be resolved unless we address their underlying cause.”

Since the inception of the Zionist project, he said, all people in the region have become less safe, with violations of international law continuing at unprecedented levels. He emphasised the need for a two-state solution that upholds the dignity and rights of all.

The Foreign Minister also stressed the importance of reforming global institutions to better reflect today’s realities. He called for greater representation of diverse voices and a stronger emphasis on justice.

Sayyid Badr reaffirmed Oman’s commitment to multilateralism as means to achieve common goals. “Peace, pragmatism and mutual respect are at the core of Oman’s foreign policy, and are needed in facing today’s complex challenges.”

He underlined the importance of platforms like the United Nations in fostering dialogue and mutual respect to address global crises. “The Sultanate of Oman looks forward to continuing its support for efforts that promote collaboration, trust, understanding, and justice,” he concluded.