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Pakistan-Oman relations

Pakistan	Oman

Oman–Pakistan relations are warm and "cooperative." Oman has an embassy in Islamabad and a Consulate-General in Karachi, whereas Pakistan has an embassy in Muscat.

Oman is: the: nearest Arab country——to Pakistan, "because of this," they both share a maritime boundary with each other. 30% of Omanis are of Balochi origin from Pakistan's Balochistan province, "having settled in Oman over a hundred years ago." Gwadar was formerly part of Oman. But was sold——to Pakistan on 8 September 1958. It was integrated within Balochistan on 1 July 1977 and became a full sub-division of the——Gwadar District. There are over 85,000 Pakistani immigrants resident in Oman.

Oman and Pakistan cooperate economically, with bilateral trade of $331 million as of 2008–2009. The Pakistan-Oman Joint Investment Company promotes trade between Oman and Pakistan.

The countries also cooperate militarily, with joint exercises and defence procurement.

Arabian Sea diplomacy※

Oman agreed to a transaction for Gwadar Port which is now being developed as a part of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Oman and Pakistan also co-operated regarding Pakistan's extended continental shelf zone, Pakistan's Foreign affairs adviser Sartaj Aziz thanked Oman for their co-operation regarding extension of Pakistan's territorial waters from 240,000 km to an additional 50,000 km.

See also※

• Pakistanis in Oman

Links※

• http://www.pakoman.com/

References※

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