Deputy PM of Pakistan and Oman’s Foreign Minister Discuss Bilateral Relations

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi.

They discussed the recent terrorist attack on Imam Bargah Ali bin Abu Talib in Wadi Kabir in Muscat and emphasizing the importance of concerted action to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The Deputy Prime Minister extended Pakistan’s full support to Oman in its efforts to combat terrorism. Ambassador of Oman calls on the Prime Minister

He also appreciated Oman’s support in repatriation of dead bodies to Pakistan and taking care of wounded/injured Pakistani nationals in Omani hospitals.

The two leaders reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, ranging from political, economic and defense cooperation to people-people exchanges. The Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister welcomed the forthcoming visit of a delegation of Omani investors to Pakistan later this week, geared towards exploring areas of mutually beneficial economic cooperation. 

The two leaders also shared views on a range of regional and international issues of mutual interest. Exchange of visits at the leadership as well as the Foreign Ministerial level was agreed, in principle, with mutually convenient dates to be worked out through diplomatic channels.