The Sultanate of Oman has expressed its keen interest in the nuclear non-proliferation system, notably the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and its three components (nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes).
This was unveiled in a statement delivered by Oman’s permanent delegation at the 2nd meeting of the preparatory committee for NPT Review Conference 2026, being convened at the United Nations premises in Geneva.
Oman’s speech was delivered by Idris Abdulrahman Al Khanjari, the Sultanate of Oman’s Permanent Representative to the UN and Other International Organizations in Geneva.
‘Arab states’ voluntary accession to the NPT and their willingness to have their nuclear facilities be subject to comprehensive checks by the International Atomic Energy Agency demonstrates the good intentions of Arab countries and their full adherence to the international non-proliferation agenda,’ said Al Khanjari.
He pointed out that the delegation o
f the Sultanate of Oman supports the announcement of the Arab Group and the statement of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) group of countries expressing appreciation for the efforts of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs.
“This stance reiterates support for all endeavors aimed at maintaining security and peace at regional and international levels, notably protection from the risks involved by weapons of mass destruction (WMD), as well as action to put an end to the nuclear armament race which, poses a threat to human existence and the biosphere,” he said.
Al Khanjari explained that Article 6 of the NPT requires nuclear-armed states to completely get rid of their nuclear weapons in exchange for the rest of the countries not seeking to possess such weapons. In this context, he warned against inaction towards the implementation of the NPT, notably after the failure of the two recent review conferences to adopt a final charter by consensus, at a time the policy of procrastination, manipulation and mi
sinterpretations persists. This situation, he observed, undermines the credibility and sustainability of the treaty.
Al Khanjari emphasized that the peaceful uses of atomic energy are an inherent and inalienable right of the States Parties to the Non-Proliferation Treaty. It also highlights the important role undertaken by the International Atomic Energy Agency. In this context, the Sultanate of Oman stresses the need to provide necessary and sufficient financial resources to finance the programme of technical cooperation, without prejudice to the right of member states to benefit from this right, he said.
‘The responsibility to rid the Middle East of WMD constitutes an urgent collective and international responsibility, especially after Israel threatened to use a nuclear bomb (in the ongoing war), which is an implicit admission of its possession,’ said Al Khanjari. ‘Accordingly, the Sultanate of Oman strongly condemns such threats and denounces Israel’s irresponsibility, extremism, disregard for the global
community and impunity,’ said Al Khanjari.
‘My country stresses the need to subject Israel to the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency, without delay, and to exert enough pressure on Israel to compel it to join the Non-Proliferation Treaty, since it is the only country in the region that is not party to the Treaty,’ said Al Khanjari.
He noted that the testimonies of Arab and foreign doctors from various UN missions confirmed that ‘the type of injuries and the extent of the destruction suggests Israel used internationally banned weapons amid complete absence of all methods of control’. In this context, the Sultanate of Oman lays emphasis on the fact that the 1995 Middle East resolution remains valid and binding until such time that it is implemented and its objectives fully achieved.
Al Khanjari added that it is necessary to find a legally binding international charter that grants non-nuclear state parties unconditional security and guarantees to affirm that nuclear weapons would not be use
d against them and that they would not be threatened by such weapons. ‘We would like to state that the possession of nuclear weapons by states that are parties to the NPT is temporary rather than an acquired right or a permanent status,’ said Al Khanjari, adding that nuclear states have to respect their commitments to eliminate their nuclear weapons through a clear timetable, measurable goals and full transparency.
Al Khanjari affirmed that “The Sultanate of Oman believes that complete removal and elimination of WMD will serve as an ideal and final solution that would ensure that humanity would be spared the horrors of these deadly weapons”.
In its speech, Oman reiterated the fact that, if there is indeed a sincere intention to establish international peace and security in a stable and sustainable manner, there should be complete dedication to international covenants and non-marginalization of multilateral action
Source: Oman News Agency