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Zawya
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Oman reaffirms commitment to anti-personnel mine ban treaty
Geneva, Switzerland – Oman has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the principles of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention and its continued cooperation with the international community to safeguard civilians and enhance human security. This pledge was reiterated during Oman's participation in the 12th Preparatory Session of the convention, held in Geneva, Switzerland, with broad participation from State Parties and representatives of international and humanitarian organisations. Delivering Oman's national statement, H E Idris bin Abdul Rahman al Khanjari, Permanent Representative of Oman to the United Nations and International Organisations in Geneva, underscored Oman's steadfast support for the convention's core principles. He also announced that Oman has fully met the requirements of Article 5 of the convention, highlighting the sultanate's firm commitment to implementing its provisions and actively engaging with its executive mechanisms. An official delegation from the Ministry of Defence, including Staff Colonel Khalid bin Abbas al Balushi and Staff Colonel Mohammed al Kaabi, attended the technical sessions. © Apex Press and Publishing Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Times of Oman
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Oman commited for a mine-free world
Geneva: The Sultanate of Oman has reaffirmed its unwavering stance on the principles underpinning the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention and its commitment to constructive cooperation with the international community to support efforts aimed at protecting civilians and enhancing human security. This came during Oman's participation in the meetings of the Twelfth Preparatory Session for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, held in Geneva, Switzerland, with broad participation from member states, as well as representatives of relevant international and humanitarian organisations. Ambassador Idris Abdulrahman Al Khanjari, Oman's Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva, delivered Oman's statement during the opening session of the meetings. He emphasised Oman's firm position on the convention's foundational principles and announced that the Sultanate of Oman has fulfilled all obligations outlined in Article 5 of the treaty, reflecting its full commitment to implementing the convention's provisions and cooperating with its enforcement mechanisms. The Ministry of Defence was represented in the meetings by an official delegation that comprised Captain Khalid Abbas Al Balushi and Colonel Mohammed Al-Kaabi. The delegation followed the technical sessions and discussions on action plans and ways to enhance international cooperation in mine clearance efforts. Oman's participation in these meetings underscores its steadfast commitment to humanitarian principles and its continued dedication to the convention's objectives. It also reflects the country's belief in the importance of collective action toward achieving a mine-free world, in line with the 'Siem Reap – Angkor 2025–2029' action plan. -ONA
