ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (APP): Pakistan and Oman on Wednesday agreed to expand bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi, who is visiting Pakistan to co-chair the 8th session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC).
During the meeting, the prime minister welcomed the Omani foreign minister and highlighted the shared faith, geographical proximity, history, culture and centuries-old people-to-people exchanges that underpin the fraternal ties between the two countries, a Prime Minister’s Office news release said.
He described Oman as a brotherly country, an important maritime neighbour and a valuable partner in a strategically significant region.
The prime minister expressed satisfaction over the successful convening of the 8th session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission, expressing hope that it would provide a strong foundation for expanding mutually beneficial cooperation and deepening bilateral engagement.
He also noted the convergence of views between Pakistan and Oman on regional and global issues and appreciated Oman’s principled emphasis on dialogue and diplomacy for resolving disputes.
Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr thanked the Pakistani government for the hospitality extended to him and his delegation and welcomed the successful holding of the JMC session.
He agreed that the meeting would pave the way for enhanced bilateral collaboration across diverse sectors for the mutual benefit of the two countries.
The Omani foreign minister also appreciated Pakistan’s sustained diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and promote peaceful solutions to regional challenges.
The prime minister witnessed the signing of the protocol of the 8th session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission, along with agreements and memoranda of understanding covering cooperation in media, news and information exchange, historical documentation and archives management, communication and information technology, and the facilitation of diplomatic and official exchanges.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar is co-chairing the JMC session with the visiting Omani foreign minister.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
