Islamabad:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized Pakistan's view of Oman as a brotherly nation, an important maritime neighbor, and a valuable partner in a crucial region during a meeting with Oman's Foreign Minister, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi, in Islamabad.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister welcomed Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr, highlighting the strong bonds of shared faith, geography, history, and culture between the two countries. These ties, along with centuries of people-to-people exchanges, form a strong foundation for their bilateral relationship.

Prime Minister Sharif expressed satisfaction with the successful convening of the eighth session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission. He expressed hope that this meeting would further expand mutually beneficial cooperation and deepen engagement between the two nations.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister noted the shared views of Pakistan and Oman on regional and global issues and appreciated Oman's stance on using dialogue and diplomacy to resolve disputes.

Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr thanked Pakistan for its hospitality and expressed satisfaction with the outcomes of the Joint Ministerial Commission session. He agreed that it would pave the way for enhanced bilateral collaboration across various sectors for mutual benefit. He also commended Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions and promote peaceful solutions.

The Prime Minister witnessed the signing of the protocol of the eighth session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission, along with agreements covering cooperation in media, news and information exchange, historical documentation, archives management, communication and information technology, and the facilitation of diplomatic and official exchanges.