Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the need to further strengthen bilateral cooperation with the Sultanate of Oman across all spheres. He expressed these views during a telephone call with Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik on Sunday.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister conveyed his warm Eid greetings to the Sultan and the brotherly people of Oman. During the conversation, the two leaders prayed for unity and harmony among the Muslim Ummah and especially for the people of Gaza.

The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the Sultan for Oman’s position in the recent Pakistan-India crisis and appreciated its support for de-escalation and dialogue. Shehbaz Sharif reiterated his most warm and cordial invitation to Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik to undertake an official visit to Pakistan. The Sultan Haitham very graciously accepted the invitation and invited the Prime Minister to also undertake an official visit to Oman.