The eighth session of the Joint Ministerial Committee between the Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan was held in Islamabad, co-chaired by Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar.

The session reviewed relations and explored ways to strengthen cooperation in priority areas, serving the mutual interests of both countries and reflecting the aspirations of their leaderships and peoples.

In his remarks, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi said that relations between Oman and Pakistan are rooted in longstanding historical, geographical, trade, maritime and people-to-people ties.

He noted that the meeting provides an opportunity to expand cooperation and turn the opportunities available to both countries into tangible results.

He praised Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting dialogue and diplomacy in the region, particularly its efforts to help create space for dialogue between Iran and the United States. He also highlighted the importance of initiatives that promote communication and mutual understanding amid ongoing regional developments.

Mohammad Ishaq Dar praised Oman’s prominent standing and its balanced approach to promoting good neighbourly relations and cooperation among countries in the region under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik.

He also highlighted the importance of building on the strong relations between the two countries and maintaining institutional follow-up on the Committee’s work and outcomes to translate agreements into practical steps.

The Committee discussed ways to expand cooperation in trade, investment, industry, agriculture, finance, energy, oil and gas, logistics, ports, food security, technology and tourism, as well as labour affairs, consular affairs, security, defence, climate change, civil aviation, education, media and culture.

The two countries also explored ways to strengthen partnerships between their institutions and private sectors.