ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of Oman, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi on Thursday, during which the two sides discussed regional and international developments.
The two Ministers discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations in areas of mutual interest, a Foreign Office statement said.
Both stressed the need for continued dialogue and diplomatic engagement to promote regional peace and stability.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman, H.E. Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi, today.
The two Ministers discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations in areas of mutual interest.
Recent regional and international developments also came under discussion. Both stressed the need for continued dialogue and diplomatic engagement to promote regional peace and stability.
@badralbusaidi— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) November 5, 2026
Last month, the two countries signed five agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on mutual visa exemptions, media and IT cooperation, communications and information technology, as well as news exchange.
Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi undertook a two-day visit to Islamabad from Oct. 13-14 to attend the eighth Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar.
During the meeting, the two sides held detailed discussions on expanding cooperation in trade and investment, maritime and logistics connectivity, agriculture, industry, energy, workforce mobility, human resource development, education, information technology, media, and climate change, among other areas, Pakistan’s foreign office said in a statement.
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Pakistan and Oman enjoy longstanding, cordial relations rooted in shared religious and cultural values, historical connections and close people-to-people ties.
The two countries maintain strong diplomatic relations and cooperate in areas including trade, investment, defence, maritime security, education and tourism.
Their geographical proximity across the Arabian Sea has further strengthened economic and maritime links, while Oman’s Pakistani community plays an important role in fostering bilateral relations.
Both countries continue to explore opportunities to expand economic cooperation, enhance regional connectivity, and promote peace and stability in the region.
