Pakistan and Oman sign six agreements to deepen bilateral cooperation

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hosted Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi in Pakistan on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Geo News reported that the two nations exchanged six agreements and memoranda of understanding to strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors during the eighth session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission. Geo News, Dawn, and the Pakistan Observer all reported that the Omani foreign minister commended the diplomatic efforts of Pakistan for regional peace during his meeting with the prime minister. [1][2][3]

According to Geo News, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister Al Busaidi signed the official joint commission protocol. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif witnessed the exchange of the signed documents following official statements issued by the Prime Minister's Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Geo News noted that one memorandum of understanding covers visa arrangements for holders of diplomatic, special, and official passports. [1]

Shehbaz Sharif has served as the prime minister of Pakistan since 2024, after previously holding the position between 2022 and 2023. He is also the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) party and served as the chief minister of Punjab for over twelve years. Oman is a nation situated on the southeastern Arabian Peninsula that shares a maritime border with Pakistan across the Gulf of Oman. [4][5]