President Asif Ali Zardari received Omani Ambassador Fahad Sulaiman Khalaf Alkharusi at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Wednesday. The diplomatic meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between both nations. Zardari emphasized that Pakistan and Oman share deep bonds through common religious beliefs, cultural heritage, and fundamental values. He advocated for increased high-level exchanges to reinforce these fraternal connections. The president identified multiple sectors for enhanced economic partnership.
Trade expansion emerged as a central discussion point during their conversation. Zardari outlined Pakistan's interest in boosting commercial ties through information technology, construction projects, healthcare initiatives, food security programs, and energy ventures. He argued that official government partnerships would stimulate private business collaboration between the two countries. The president thanked Oman for endorsing Pakistan's bid for UN Security Council membership during 2025-2026. He also acknowledged Oman's hospitality toward more than 400,000 Pakistani expatriates who contribute to Omani development while strengthening bilateral friendship.
Trade expansion emerged as a central discussion point during their conversation. Zardari outlined Pakistan's interest in boosting commercial ties through information technology, construction projects, healthcare initiatives, food security programs, and energy ventures. He argued that official government partnerships would stimulate private business collaboration between the two countries. The president thanked Oman for endorsing Pakistan's bid for UN Security Council membership during 2025-2026. He also acknowledged Oman's hospitality toward more than 400,000 Pakistani expatriates who contribute to Omani development while strengthening bilateral friendship.