ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Oman have underscored the importance of strengthening ties between their peoples as a means to bolster bilateral cooperation. During the 8th Session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission, held in Islamabad and co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, the two nations reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in key sectors such as trade, investment, and workforce mobility.

According to Radio Pakistan, both sides emphasized the significance of enhancing maritime and logistics connectivity, agriculture, industry, energy, human resource development, education, IT, media, and addressing climate change. The leaders also highlighted the need to facilitate workforce mobility and encourage business exchanges to create new opportunities for trade, investment, and institutional collaboration.

The Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan stressed the importance of implementing agreed outcomes through close coordination and sustained engagement between Joint Working Group meetings. Meanwhile, the Omani Foreign Minister expressed gratitude for Pakistan’s hospitality and acknowledged its efforts in promoting regional peace and security. He reiterated Oman’s commitment to strengthening the longstanding partnership with Pakistan.