Muscat – The meeting was headed by H.E. Ambassador Sheikh Ahmed bin Hashel Al Maskari, Head of the GCC and Regional Neighbourhood Department, on the Omani side, while the Pakistani side was headed by H.R. Shahryar Akbar Khan, Assistant Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

During the consultations, bilateral relations between the two friendly countries were discussed, with emphasis on both sides’ keenness to continue developing cooperation in all fields. A number of regional and international issues of common interest were also discussed.

In the context of strengthening relations, the Pakistani side informed its government’s decision to exempt Omani citizens from obtaining prior travel visas to Pakistan, provided that they are granted an entry visa at the airport with a valid residence for 90 days. The Omani side expressed its appreciation for this step, which will enhance the exchange of visits between citizens of the two countries.

The session was attended by H.E. Fahad bin Sulaiman Al Kharousi, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and H.E. Muhammad Imran Ali Chowdhury, Ambassador of Pakistan to Oman, along with a number of officials from both sides.