UN General Assembly
1992

Second World War, namely the emergence of the republics of the former Soviet Union as sovereign States, which immediately received the official recognition of all countries, including my own. As Oman's policy is to build bridges of friendship with all States of the world, we have recognized those independent States and proffered the hand of friendship and cooperation to them. Those republics have proved that the human spirit is invincible, and today, as they take their first steps on a new road, it is incumbent upon the international community to support and assist them in the interests of a new world order based on international stability and security. Last June, the city of Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil, hosted an unprecedented international gathering that sought to realize a common dream, a common cause that knows no boundaries: that of preserving a sound and sustainable environment in the interests of all mankind. Although they fell short of expectations, the results of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) have succeeded in endorsing an important principle: that