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Pakistan seeks to expand trade with Oman in IT, energy, health sectors
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed Pakistan's interest in expanding trade with Oman in the information technology, construction, health care, food security and energy sectors, state media reported on Wednesday.
Pakistan is actively working to deepen economic ties with Gulf nations and attract foreign investment across key sectors. With Oman positioned as a key regional player, the emphasis on expanding trade signals Islamabad's intent to access new markets and build long-term economic collaboration.
Oman's Ambassador to Pakistan, Fahad Sulaiman Khalaf Al Kharusi, met with Zardari to discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP).
'Pakistan is keen to increase bilateral trade and investment in areas such as information technology, construction, health care, food security and energy,' APP quoted Zardari as saying.
'He stressed that government-to-government engagement would encourage robust private-sector collaboration, thereby boosting trade and investment between the two nations.'
Zardari also urged Al Kharusi to enhance interaction at the leadership level to further strengthen the cordial ties between Pakistan and Oman, it added.
Foreign countries have been taking a strong interest across key sectors of Pakistan, with millions pledged for its growing IT industry and some energy investments mainly in renewables.
Pakistan is also engaging Gulf investors through platforms such as Arab Health 2025 to boost medical tourism and innovation.
In recent months, the country has witnessed a surge in high-level visits, investment discussions and economic engagement with Gulf and Middle Eastern nations.
Last August, Islamabad invited Oman to invest in Pakistan's agriculture and mineral sectors through a Pakistani hybrid civil-military body aimed at attracting foreign investment.
