Oman FM arrives in Pakistan for key bilateral talks

ISLAMABAD: Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday for a two-day official visit aimed at expanding cooperation between Pakistan and Oman.

The visiting minister will lead the Omani delegation at the eighth session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC), scheduled to review bilateral relations and identify new opportunities for collaboration.

According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, Albusaidi was received at Islamabad airport by senior officials from the Economic Affairs Division and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

During the visit, Albusaidi will hold talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. The two ministers will jointly chair the JMC session, where both sides are expected to assess progress in existing areas of cooperation and discuss ways to strengthen their partnership.

The discussions will cover a broad range of sectors, including trade, investment, industry, agriculture, finance, oil and gas, labour, consular affairs, security and defence. Climate change, civil aviation, education, media and culture are also expected to feature on the agenda.

The visit is being held at Dar’s invitation. Albusaidi is also expected to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his stay in the federal capital.

Pakistan and Oman maintain longstanding ties based on shared religious, cultural and historical links. Both countries have sought to strengthen their economic and diplomatic engagement through regular exchanges and institutional cooperation.

The latest visit is expected to provide an opportunity for the two governments to explore mutually beneficial initiatives, particularly in trade, investment, energy and other sectors of common interest. It also reflects ongoing efforts to deepen bilateral relations and expand cooperation on regional and international issues.