Brief
Oman and Pakistan sign visa‑exemption pact and four cooperation MoUs
The agreements were signed at Pakistan's Prime Minister's Office in the presence of leaders from both countries.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Oman and Pakistan signed a visa‑exemption agreement and four memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on Oct 14, 2026, at the Prime Minister's Office in Islamabad.
What happened
The visa‑exemption pact covers diplomatic, special, service and official passports, allowing eligible holders to travel freely between the two states. The four MoUs set out cooperation in telecommunications and information technology, radio and television broadcasting, news and information exchange, and collaboration between Oman’s National Records and Archives Authority and Pakistan’s National Archives.
What the reports add
Gulf News noted that the agreements were signed by Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi on behalf of Oman and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar for Pakistan. The article also mentioned that the signing coincided with the minutes of the eighth session of the Joint Ministerial Committee, signalling a broader push to expand bilateral ties.
What was said
Officials described the deals as a “practical step towards strengthening institutional cooperation, improving coordination and promoting the exchange of expertise between relevant authorities,” according to Gulf News.
How it came about
The agreements follow a series of recent diplomatic initiatives by Pakistan, including a migration pact with the EU on Oct 13, 2026, and ongoing regional cooperation projects such as Oman’s investment drive unveiled on Oct 6, 2026. Both countries aim to deepen ties across key sectors as part of their broader foreign‑policy agendas.
Key facts
- Oman and Pakistan signed a visa‑exemption agreement covering diplomatic, special, service and official passports. (gulfnews.com)
- Four MoUs were signed on telecom, IT, broadcasting, news exchange and archival cooperation. (gulfnews.com)
- The agreements were signed at the Prime Minister's Office in Islamabad by Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Oman and Pakistan Strengthen Ties with Visa Exemption Agreement and Four Key MoUs”
