The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), in collaboration with the Embassy of Pakistan in Oman, organised a three-day visit of a delegation of the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) to Oman from April 27-29, 2026.

The visit was aimed at ramping up bilateral trade, particularly in the rice sector, and exploring new avenues of cooperation between the two countries.

The REAP delegation, comprising 18 members, commenced its engagements with a meeting at the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), led by its Chairman Sheikh Faisal bin Abdullah Al Rawas. Both sides held detailed discussions on enhancing bilateral trade, with a particular focus on increasing Pakistan’s rice exports to Oman.

The OCCI chairman expressed keen interest in strengthening trade ties and announced plans to send a multi-sector delegation of Omani importers to Pakistan in the third week of May. He also shared ongoing efforts to resolve the Oman visa restrictions for Pakistani nationals, expressing optimism about a positive outcome in the near future.

In collaboration with the OCCI, the Pakistan mission in Muscat organised a business networking event connecting REAP members with key stakeholders in Oman’s rice market. The event was attended by major importers, distributors, hypermarkets, and food companies.