Foreign Minister meets Pakistani Deputy PM, Minister of Foreign Affairs

Islamabad: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister held a bilateral meeting today in Islamabad with Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, within the framework of the official visit paid by the Foreign Minister to Pakistan.The meeting covered the march of bilateral relations and discussed ways to develop cooperation in the fields of trade, investment, industry, agriculture, energy, and transportation, alongside labor, consular affairs, and education. The two ministers discussed strengthening partnerships between private sector institutions and taking advantage of available opportunities to establish projects that serve the common interests of the two friendly countries. On regional affairs, the two ministers exchanged views on current developments. Sayyid Badr commended Pakistani efforts in supporting dialogue and containing crises, while Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs appreciated the Omani role in facilitating communication and bringing views closer on various regional issues.Both sides emphasized the importance of continued coordination and resorting to the rules of international law, thereby contributing to de-escalation and supporting security and stability at both regional and international levels.The meeting was attended by a number of officials from both sides.