LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq to wish him greetings and best wishes on the auspicious occasion of Eid ul Adha.
The statement issued by the PM house on Saturday said the Prime Minister expressed his heartiest felicitations to the Sultan, the government, and the people of Oman, and prayed for their well-being, happiness and prosperity.
It said the Sultan reciprocated the greetings and best wishes and expressed his appreciation for the Prime Minister’s gesture. On the occasion, both leaders also prayed for peace and unity among the ranks of the Muslim Ummah.
During the conversation, the two leaders reaffirmed the strong bond of friendship between the two countries, rooted in shared values and mutual respect. They also discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation in various areas.
The two leaders also reviewed the regional situation, particularly developments in Palestine and agreed to continue to work together to promote peace, prosperity and stability in the region and beyond.
The Prime Minister also extended an invitation to the Sultan to undertake an official visit to Pakistan at his earliest convenience.
