Muscat: The official inauguration of the Oman-Pakistan Friendship Association is scheduled for this Sunday in Muscat. The association aims to strengthen the ties of friendship, enhance economic cooperation, and foster cultural ties between the Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. According to Oman News Agency, Syed Fayyaz AliShah, Founder and President of the Oman-Pakistan Friendship Association, stated that the establishment of the association marks a new chapter in the longstanding friendship and collaboration between the two nations. It reflects a collective commitment to building stronger relations founded on mutual respect, cultural understanding, trade partnerships, and community engagement. In a statement to the agency, he explained that the idea for the association emerged from the need to create a bridge opening new horizons across economic, cultural, social, youth, and sports fields, while fulfilling the aspirations of the two peoples. He added that the association has already formed its founding members' team, which includes a group of experienced community leaders dedicated to achieving its objectives. He noted that the association plans to organize cultural events, educational programs, business networking forums, and youth-focused initiatives in the coming period. These activities are all aimed at deepening mutual understanding and strengthening relations between the people of the Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.