Pakistan and Oman sign agreements and MoUs to enhance bilateral cooperation
Pakistan and Oman signed agreements and memorandums of understanding to enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields during the visit of the Omani Foreign Minister to Islamabad.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Islamabad, Oct 14 (KUNA) -- Pakistan and the Sultanate of Oman signed agreements and memoranda of understanding today, Wednesday, to enhance bilateral cooperation in a number of fields. The office of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said in a statement that this came during a visit by Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi to Islamabad. The statement clarified that Sharif welcomed Minister Al Busaidi, emphasizing that the strong ties between Pakistan and Oman, rooted in religion, geography, history, culture, and centuries-old people-to-people exchanges, provide a solid fraternal foundation for bilateral relations. He stressed that Pakistan regards Oman as a sister country, an important maritime neighbor, and a valuable partner in a region of great significance. Sharif expressed his satisfaction with the successful convening of the eighth session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Committee, expressing hope that it would lay a strong foundation for expanding mutually beneficial cooperation and deepening engagement between the two countries. The Pakistani Prime Minister also pointed out the alignment of views between Pakistan and Oman on regional and global issues, praising Oman’s principled stance based on dialogue and diplomacy in resolving conflicts. The statement noted that Minister Al Busaidi, for his part, expressed his satisfaction with the successful holding of the eighth session of the Joint Committee, affirming that it would pave the way for enhancing bilateral cooperation across various sectors to achieve mutual benefit. Al Busaidi also commended Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and promote peaceful solutions to regional challenges. The Pakistani Prime Minister witnessed the signing of the protocol for the eighth session, along with agreements and memoranda of understanding covering bilateral cooperation in media collaboration, news and information exchange, historical documentation, archive management, information and communications technology, and facilitating diplomatic and official exchanges. (End) S.B.K / M.A.A
