Pakistan and Oman Exchange Six Agreements and MoUs to Enhance Bilateral Cooperation

Oman

Islamabad, The Gulf Observer: Pakistan and Oman on Wednesday exchanged six agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen bilateral cooperation across various sectors during the official visit of Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi to Pakistan.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif witnessed the exchange of the agreements and MoUs during the eighth session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC), according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr signed three key instruments, including the Protocol Recording the Minutes of the Eighth Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission, the Agreement on Mutual Visa Exemption for Holders of Diplomatic, Special, Official and Service Passports, and a Memorandum of Understanding on Records and Archives.

The remaining three MoUs cover cooperation in information and broadcasting, information technology and telecommunications, and news exchange and media cooperation. These were signed by the respective federal ministers responsible for information and broadcasting, and information technology and telecommunications.

The agreements and MoUs are aimed at expanding bilateral engagement, strengthening institutional cooperation and opening new avenues for collaboration in areas of mutual interest.

The exchange reflects the shared commitment of Pakistan and Oman to further consolidate their longstanding friendly relations and promote mutually beneficial cooperation across diverse sectors.

The eighth session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission provided a platform for both sides to advance bilateral cooperation and reinforce their partnership through formal agreements and practical initiatives.