Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yousef bin Alawi emphasized the centrality of the Palestinian issue for the stability in the Middle East region. 

Without reaching a comprehensive and just solution to this issue, it would be difficult to see normal relations between the states and peoples of the region in a way that would boost mutual confidence and coexistence, Bin Alawi said in a speech at the 71st session of the United Nation General Assembly according to the Oman News Agency on Tuesday.

Thanks to the peace diplomacy adopted by Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, the Sultanate has managed to establish friendly relations and cooperation with all countries of the world, as the Sultanate is keen to maintain and develop these relations in all fields for the good and interests of the Sultanate and other countries, he said.

"We, in the Sultanate of Oman, continue to believe that every problem has its own solution if interests converge and if the political will exists, and if concerted efforts are exerted. This is true because people, by nature, tend to love peace and incline towards understanding and peaceful coexistence, which serve the interests of all parties based on the rule that says, "There should be neither harming nor reciprocating harm."

He expressed the Sultanate's appreciation to the United Nations and to the special envoys of the Secretary General for their efforts to reach peaceful settlements to crises in a number of states in the Middle East, especially Syrian Arab Republic, the Republic of Yemen and Libya, pointing out that the situations in these states have suffered serious setbacks, which threaten international peace and security.

Bin Alawi added that believing in the importance of adhering to the principle of dialogue to resolving disputes by peaceful means, and since the onset of the crises in the three states, the Sultanate of Oman has sought with the parties concerned to reconcile points of view, encourage to reject differences and resume negotiation. The Sultanate in coordination with the United Nations has hosted several meetings in that vein.

Source: MENA