The roundtable, titled ‘Pakistan–Oman Bilateral Ties: A Cornerstone for Boosting Regional Economy and Connectivity,’ brought together senior parliamentarians from the Sultanate of Oman, Pakistani policymakers, defence experts, and development practitioners to explore avenues for deeper cooperation in trade, energy, maritime security, and people-to-people ties, with a particular focus on connecting CPEC-related [China-Pakistan Economic Corridor] infrastructure with Oman.
He said Pakistan holds strategic and historical importance for Oman, and the partnership extends beyond diplomacy to encompass trade, defence cooperation, and regional stability, describing the visit as timely and symbolic of a shared commitment to peace and mutual prosperity.
Director General CDS Dr Irfan Ashraf highlighted that recent high-level engagements between Pakistan and Oman have reinforced cooperation in trade, energy, and maritime security. He underscored the growing importance of Gwadar Port as a regional connectivity hub, offering Oman access to South Asia, Central Asia, and western China.
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Junaid Anwar Chaudhry emphasized that Pakistan aims to access the East African market, which comprises nearly 500 million consumers.
He pointed out that the Karachi-Djibouti route would significantly cut delivery times, while the Karachi-Mombasa corridor would strengthen regional integration and open new opportunities for trade cooperation.
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