Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke with the foreign minister of Oman via telephone to discuss bilateral ties. Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi emphasized the necessity of maintaining frequent high-level diplomatic exchanges.

The two ministers agreed to pursue the understandings established during the recent visit of Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Busaidi to Pakistan to boost cooperation in energy, trade, and investment. Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Busaidi expressed gratitude to Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar for the hospitality provided during his stay in the country.

Regional developments were discussed by the officials, who reaffirmed a mutual commitment to stability and peace in the area. Lt. Gen. Hassan Khattak, HI (M), Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to meet with Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar.

The Foreign Minister congratulated Lt. Hassan Khattak on his appointment to lead the NDMA. Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar stated his confidence that disaster risk management in Pakistan would improve under the leadership of Lt. Hassan Khattak.

The two leaders shared views on climate adaptation, institutional preparedness, and disaster readiness throughout the nation. Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar stressed that building resilience against natural disasters requires cooperation with international partners.