Badr al-Busaidi, Oman's Foreign Minister, elaborated on the critical situation in the Strait of Hormuz and its impacts on regional security during the United Nations General Assembly session. In his speech, he referred to the beginning of this year and stated that the region faced a major war that could have been prevented.
Impacts of War on Shipping and Trade
Al-Busaidi added: The developments following that war showed that this crisis poses a serious threat to the security of the countries in the region and its scope has expanded to the entire area. According to him, the aforementioned war has disrupted shipping and trade through the vital Strait of Hormuz, and commercial activities continue to face difficulties. This situation has affected not only Oman but all the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
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Oman's Commitment to International Law
The Foreign Minister of Oman further emphasized that the Sultanate of Oman reaffirms its steadfast commitment to the principles of international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 1982. He also stressed the necessity of international cooperation to maintain maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz and to prevent escalation of tensions.
Now, given the current situation, it is essential for the international community to take effective actions to reduce tensions and strengthen shipping security in the region. Al-Busaidi invited neighboring countries and the global community to work together to address existing problems and prevent new crises from arising.
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