ISLAMABAD – Pakistani Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan has called on Oman to extend the reach of its deep-water port and free zone by connecting them through Pakistan to Central Asia and China. This move aims to bolster regional trade cooperation, as stated by Khan’s ministry on Tuesday during his official visit to Oman.
During his three-day visit, Khan spent the first day in the industrial hub of Sohar, discussing bilateral trade, investment, and industrial collaboration between Pakistan and Oman. Highlighting Pakistan’s strategic geopolitical position, he emphasized the potential for Pakistan to serve as a crucial trade and transit hub connecting landlocked Central Asian republics with the global market.
Khan received a detailed briefing on the state-of-the-art facilities at Sohar Port and its role as a major trade and logistics hub. He underscored the importance of enhancing trade cooperation by expanding Sohar Port and Free Zone’s reach through Pakistan to Central Asia and China. Accompanied by Pakistan’s ambassador to Oman, Naveed Safdar Bokhari, and other officials, Khan highlighted Sohar Port’s strategic significance in handling 80% of Oman’s international trade and industrial activities.
The commerce minister encouraged joint ventures between Pakistani and Omani businesses during his meeting with industrialists and business leaders. He reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to boosting trade with Oman, particularly in the industrial and logistics sectors.
