Oman reaffirms commitment to Human Rights Council mechanisms

Geneva— The Oman reaffirmed its commitment to engaging positively and constructively with the United Nations Human Rights Council and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, underscoring its firm belief in multilateral cooperation and adherence to the principles enshrined in the Basic Law of the State.

This came in a statement delivered by First Secretary Sarah Abdullah Al Balushi of Oman’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations and International Organizations in Geneva at the conclusion of the high-level segment of the Council’s sixty-first session, during the general debate.

Oman noted that the review of its national report under the Universal Periodic Review mechanism reflected the level of its positive engagement, enhancing national efforts to protect, preserve and promote human rights.

The statement highlighted that the United Nations system is currently facing a sensitive phase due to a funding crisis affecting its ability to carry out its mandates, alongside a decline in multilateral diplomacy. It warned that some initiatives are increasingly being formulated and managed outside the UN framework, which may undermine the effectiveness of collective international action.

Oman stressed the importance of enabling international institutions to fulfill their assigned roles, activating their decisions and strengthening confidence in their efficiency and effectiveness to uphold the principles of justice and the rule of law.

The statement further pointed out that global developmental imbalances remain among the primary drivers of conflicts, wars and violations, and represent major obstacles to respecting and promoting human rights, compounded by a weakening culture of dialogue among nations and peoples.

Reaffirming its longstanding approach, Oman pledged to continue consolidating dialogue, promoting stability, supporting regional and international cooperation, and resolving disputes through peaceful means. It emphasized its role as a trusted mediator that fosters conducive environments for serious negotiations and strengthens confidence in sustainable peace processes — contributing to security, stability and prosperity in the Middle East and beyond.