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DPM Dar, Oman FM discuss regional tensions, vow to deepen bilateral cooperation

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On Wednesday, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi met for the 8th session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission. They discussed regional tensions including the US-Iran conflict, issues in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, as well as Gaza. Dar praised Oman's role in peace efforts in the Middle East and emphasized the importance of continuous bilateral engagement. Both ministers identified areas for cooperation, particularly in trade and investment, with plans to meet again in 2027 when Dar will visit Oman.

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Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi arrived in Pakistan on October 13 for a two-day visit during which he headed the delegation from his country at the eighth Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) session. During this session, held on October 14, both ministers discussed regional tensions and ways to deepen bilateral cooperation, including the US-Iran war and conflicts in the Middle East such as those involving Saudi Arabia and the Houthis. They also signed several agreements, including a protocol for mutual visa exemptions for diplomatic and official passport holders and commitments to hold future business-to-business investment forums. On his second day in Pakistan, Albusaidi met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who highlighted the strong historical and cultural ties between the two nations and expressed appreciation for Oman's efforts toward regional peace and de-escalation.

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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.

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DPM Dar, Oman FM discuss regional tensions, vow to deepen bilateral cooperation · assertive framing

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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. asserted

Dar → discuss → Wednesday

two → speak → meeting

He also commended Oman’s efforts aimed at the restoration of peace in the Middle East. asserted

He → commend → East

“I personally greatly admire your efforts. asserted

I → admire → 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”. asserted

position → know → Council

“We are members of both the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and, obviously, the United Nations and other multilateral bodies,” Dar said. asserted

Dar → say → Cooperation

He stressed, “There should not be any long gaps between bilateral engagements,” noting potential in the areas of trade, economic activities and investment opportunities. asserted

He → stress → trade

Dar said he had promised to visit Oman in 2027 to hold the next session of the commission there. asserted

he → say → commission

He added that both sides had identified areas of mutual interest and discussed possible meetings. asserted

sides → add → meetings