FM Dar speaks with Egyptian counterpart

ISLAMABAD:

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke Sunday with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty and exchanged views on the "evolving regional situation", according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).

Abdelatty appreciated Pakistan's sincere efforts for promoting regional peace and stability.

Both the leaders also discussed matters related to the regional consultative forum of the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt.

The discussion also covered ongoing engagements pertaining to the UN Security Council and broader multilateral diplomatic developments.

Abdelatty commended Pakistan's successful humanitarian facilitation in the repatriation of 20 Iranian and 11 Pakistani seafarers via Singapore, who had been aboard vessels seized by the United States.

Both sides agreed to remain in close contact and continue consultations on regional and international developments.

The Egyptian foreign minister reiterated the invitation to Dar to visit Egypt for bilateral consultations at his earliest convenience.