Oman-Pakistan Friendship Association holds first meeting
Published: 01:08 PM,Aug 18,2026 | EDITED : 05:08 PM,Aug 18,2026
Muscat: Oman-Pakistan Friendship Association (OPFA) convened its Founding Board Members Meeting in Muscat to strengthen its mission of promoting friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding between the Sultanate of Oman and Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
Discussions focused on developing practical initiatives in tourism, investment, trade, healthcare, and education, including promoting bilateral investment opportunities, strengthening business-to-business connections, and encouraging trade and economic partnerships.
The Association will also promote tourism and cultural exchanges, encourage cooperation among tourism organizations and private-sector stakeholders, and showcase the rich heritage, natural beauty, and hospitality of both countries. The meeting highlighted the importance of strengthening the longstanding bonds of friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding between Oman and Pakistan.
The meeting was attended by Sheikh Ahmed Hashel Al Maskari, Head of the GCC Department at the Foreign Ministry; Dr. Syed Naveed Safdar Bokhari, Ambassador of Pakistan to Oman; Syed Fayyaz Ali Shah, Chairman of the Association, Eng. Ridha Juma Al Saleh, Deputy Chairman of the Association and the Founding Board members. -ONA