Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi discussed regional tensions and ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation on Wednesday.
Speaking at the 8th session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC), Dar said the two had “worked out” certain areas of bilateral interest and discussed global issues in detail, including the US-Iran war, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb and Gaza in their restricted meeting.
He also commended Oman’s efforts aimed at the restoration of peace in the Middle East.
“I personally greatly admire your efforts. I know how much hard work you have put in,” he said, noting that Pakistan’s position about the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) was “very unique”.
“We are members of both the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and, obviously, the United Nations and other multilateral bodies,” Dar said.
He stressed, “There should not be any long gaps between bilateral engagements,” noting potential in the areas of trade, economic activities and investment opportunities.
Dar said he had promised to visit Oman in 2027 to hold the next session of the commission there. He added that both sides had identified areas of mutual interest and discussed possible meetings.
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