Key points
- President Zardari emphasises expanding cooperation with Oman in IT and energy sectors
- Stresses govt-to-govt engagement to encourage private sector collaboration
- It would boost bilateral trade and investment: President
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari has emphasised expanding trade and economic cooperation with Oman in Information Technology, construction, healthcare, food security and energy sectors.
Pakistan state-run Radio reported that he was talking to Ambassador of Oman to Pakistan, Fahad Sulaiman Khalaf Alkharusi in Islamabad on Wednesday.
During the meeting, ways to further promote bilateral cooperation were discussed. The meeting underlined the need to deepen ties for the mutual benefit of the two brotherly nations.
Shared culture
President Zardari said Pakistan and Oman enjoy close fraternal relations based on shared religion, culture and values.
He said enhanced interaction at the leadership level would further strengthen the cordial ties between the two nations.
The president stressed that government-to-government engagement would encourage robust private sector collaboration and boost bilateral trade and investment.
Pakistani diaspora
He expressed gratitude to Oman for supporting Pakistan’s candidature as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2025-26 term, according to Radio Pakistan.
Asif Ali Zardari also lauded Oman for hosting over 400,000 members of the Pakistani diaspora, who not only contribute to Oman’s development but also act as a vital bridge of friendship between the two brotherly countries.
