Following an interview with Badr Al-Boussaïdi published in the form of an article and quotes (in Le Monde on June 29), what Oman is currently proposing is equivalent to the “Persian Gulf Council.”
Badr Al-Boussaïdi raises the possibility of a treaty of non-interference and non-aggression among all stakeholders in the Persian Gulf. It is this point that we address here.
What promotes coexistence is the increase in exchanges and contacts between countries
Today, this is how we explain the gradual pacification of Europe and the period of international coexistence in the aftermath of World War II.
A non-aggression treaty is passive and generally does not yield results in the medium and long term
A treaty does not lead to any interaction or exchange beyond the signing of the treaty. When a threat becomes imminent, simply pointing out the treaty’s existence is not enough.
An institution—a forum for ongoing exchanges (political, cultural, economic, and financial) among all member countries—is a dynamic system that continues to have an impact under all circumstances.
Even in turbulent times, there is a constant flow of communication that helps us stay in touch
Conclusion: Don’t pursue the path of a treaty; instead, consider an institution or organization capable of exerting influence.
Furthermore, if you ever plan to offer and sell services, you will need an organization whose international legal status is recognized and as uncontroversial as possible. A “de facto” company without international legal status will be exploited to find a loophole that holds the various countries responsible for these services financially liable. Do not form an informal, unofficial group that refuses to formalize its existence.
June 29, 2026
Naej DRANER
If any reader knows Badr Al-Boussaïdi, Oman’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, please forward this text to him. The French text is considered the original. The U.S. English version is a translation by the author using DeepL, with the most glaring errors corrected manually; it is not certified.