Dialogue is key to dispute settlement, says Oman FM at UN

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Sunday 04 Oct 2015 - 14:19 Makkah mean time-21-12-1436 Pic: UN News Center New York (IINA) – Omani Foreign Minister Yousef bin Alawi bin Abdullah said that his country looks forward to a world where peace and justice prevailing  with resolution of all forms of conflict through dialogue, UN News Center reported. “We are convinced that dialogue is the natural foundation upon which all forms of conflict can be resolved,” he said while addressing the UN General Assembly. "Throughout history, mankind has aspired to enhance confidence on the basis of agreed and conciliatory ideas, and that principles of the UN Charter deepen and widen common interests and mutual benefits."  In this vein, the foreign minister welcomed the agreement on Tehran’s nuclear program between international negotiators and Iran, and expressed hope that the “historic” deal would reflect positively on regional and international peace and security, and pave the way for a new area of relations, based on cooperation, respect, and mutual trust. Strongly concerned about global crisis, he reiterated that his government’s humanitarian program in Syria would be continued for providing protection to the refugees. He also called on all parties in Yemen to respect the rules of international law and refrain from any act that would violate their international obligations. “We also call upon the United Nations and the parties sponsoring the peace process in the Middle East, to exert more efforts, so as to reach an agreement for settling this crisis, instead of merely proceeding with managing it,” he said. “We also call upon the United Nations and the parties sponsoring the peace process in the Middle East, to exert more efforts, so as to reach an agreement for settling this crisis, instead of merely proceeding with managing it,” Oman's chief diplomat pointed out. He indicated that the international community should put the economy, commerce, and environment at the forefront of urgent issues that need to be addressed. The minister said Oman is looking forward to convening the international conference on climate in France, adding that he hoped a balanced international program could be reached. AB/IINA