ISLAMABAD: Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi is set to arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday for a two-day official visit at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
During the visit, Islamabad will host the eighth session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission, where the foreign ministers of both countries will review bilateral relations and discuss opportunities to expand cooperation in various sectors.
The two ministers will co-chair the meeting, which is expected to provide a platform for assessing existing ties and identifying new avenues for mutually beneficial collaboration.
According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, discussions will cover several aspects of the longstanding relationship between Pakistan and Oman, with a focus on strengthening bilateral engagement and enhancing cooperation in areas of shared interest.
The Joint Ministerial Commission serves as an important mechanism for reviewing progress in bilateral relations and exploring opportunities for closer cooperation. The upcoming session is expected to provide fresh momentum to diplomatic engagement between the two countries.
During his stay, Al Busaidi is also expected to meet the prime minister of Pakistan. However, further details regarding the anticipated meeting have not yet been announced.
Pakistan and Oman enjoy longstanding relations based on historical, cultural and people-to-people connections. Both countries continue to strengthen their partnership through diplomatic exchanges and bilateral initiatives.
In its statement, the Foreign Office described the visit as a reflection of the enduring fraternal ties between Pakistan and Oman. The ministry expressed confidence that the visit would help advance cooperation across various sectors and further strengthen relations between the two countries.
