Foreign
Minister Emphasizes Dialogue as Cornerstone for Conflict Resolution

Tehran,
18 May (ONA) — Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, emphasized
the paramount importance of dialogue as an essential instrument for addressing
challenges, while highlighting the Sultanate of Oman’s unwavering commitment to
this indispensable approach – regardless of its complexity – even with parties
with whom significant differences may exist.

This
was stated during Sayyid Badr’s address at the Fourth Tehran Dialogue Forum, convened
under the patronage of President Masoud Pezeshkian of the Islamic Republic of
Iran.

The forum
brought together foreign ministers, senior government officials, policymakers,
and thought leaders from across the globe, alongside representatives of
regional and international organizations.

The
Foreign Minister reaffirmed the importance that the Sultanate of Oman attaches
to its existing bilateral relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran, while
simultaneously commending the flexibility, precision, and candour that the
Iranian counterpart brings to Oman’s contributions in regional and
international dialogues.
Sayyid Badr particularly focused on the
Palestinian cause, describing the violence and genocide endured by the
Palestinian people as “a global tragedy that should never have
occurred” – one that could have been prevented had opportunities for dialogue
been seized. This remark referenced both the refusal of successive Israeli
governments to engage in substantive dialogue with the Palestinian side and the
international community’s failure to exercise effective influence.
He expressed optimism regarding developments
emerging in recent months, particularly from the United States of America,
which may indicate a shift toward a more realistic and flexible approach
regarding potential dialogue partners.
The minister noted that this development, though
occurring amidst military escalation and immense humanitarian suffering,
suggests a renewed willingness for genuine dialogue – even as Tel Aviv
continues attempts to circumvent it through escalation on multiple fronts.
Sayyid Badr emphasized that while dialogue is not
an easy option, it remains the only viable path to achieving a just settlement. He cited what he termed “the horrific lesson” embodied by the Gaza
tragedy when courage to engage in dialogue is absent.
The minister expressed hope that this Tehran forum
would help attract more voices advocating dialogue and strengthen the
international community’s conviction that solutions are built not through force
but through understanding and openness.The current session of the forum examined the role
of regional states in the evolving global order, reviewing key shared
challenges in political, economic and energy domains, while exploring ways to
enhance multilateral cooperation mechanisms for addressing international crises
amid rapid geopolitical transformations.

— Ends/Khalid