Oman, Pakistan Sign Visa Exemption Pact and Four Cooperation MoUs

Oman and Pakistan Sign Agreement and Four MoUs

Officials from the Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan signed an agreement and four memorandums of understanding in Islamabad.

Visa Exemption Agreement

The agreement concerns visa exemption for holders of official, diplomatic, special and service passports.

Scope of the Memorandums of Understanding

The memorandums cover cooperation in telecommunications and information technology, radio and television, news and information exchange, and collaboration between the National Records and Archives Authority of Oman and the National Archives of Pakistan.

Discussion of Bilateral Ties and Regional Matters

During the meeting in Islamabad, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister and Prime Minister highlighted the historical relations and deep‑rooted ties between the two countries, stressed the importance of the promising economic and investment opportunities both nations are working to develop, and reviewed several regional affairs as well as efforts to contain crises and their impact on security and stability in the area.