KARACHI: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Oman (CAA Oman) signed an agreement on Wednesday to boost search and rescue operations through joint exercises and by improving response mechanisms, the PAA said in a statement.
The memorandum of understanding was signed between the two sides as a ten-member CAA Oman delegation, led by the authority’s Director General of Air Navigation Saleh Al Harthy, visited the PAA’s headquarters in Karachi.
The Omani delegation was received by PAA Director General Air Vice Marshal Zeeshan Saeed. Both sides discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation in air navigation, airport management, technical collaboration and capacity-building, the PAA said, before the MoU was signed.
“The agreement is aimed at promoting joint exercises, improving response mechanisms, and fostering the exchange of technical knowledge in emergency aviation operations,” the PAA said.
Both sides also discussed sharing expertise, improving operational efficiency and enhancing regional aviation connectivity between Pakistan and Oman, the statement added.
Saeed stressed that engagements such as the one with the Oman CAA reflect Pakistan’s resolve to adopt best international practices and enhance regional air safety and operational standards.
“The visit of the Omani delegation signifies the growing partnership between Pakistan and the Sultanate of Oman in civil aviation, paving the way for future collaboration in various technical and operational domains,” PAA said.
