Oman reaffirms full support for maritime navigation safety, security

New York: The Sultanate of Oman has affirmed its full support for the efforts of the UN Security Council and international initiatives aimed at addressing maritime challenges and threats, calling for enhanced regional and international cooperation and sustained coordination to uphold navigation safety and maritime security.

This came during Oman’s address delivered by First Secretary HH Sayyid Shihab bin Harib Al Said, member of Oman’s Permanent Delegation to the United Nations in New York, at the Security Council’s high-level session titled “Maritime Security: Prevention, Innovation, and International Cooperation to Address Emerging Challenges." The session was held as part of discussions on the agenda item “Maintenance of International Peace and Security."

Oman emphasized the importance it places on maritime security, given its natural resources, geographical factors, and its strategic location overlooking the Strait of Hormuz—a vital passage for international trade, maritime navigation, and global seaborne oil exports.

Oman’s statement highlighted national efforts to enhance maritime navigation safety and security, including initiatives that led to a ceasefire agreement between the United States of America and the relevant authorities in Sana’a, Yemen, ensuring freedom of navigation and the uninterrupted flow of international commercial shipping in the Red Sea.