ISLAMABAD — Pakistani and Egyptian foreign ministers held talks on Sunday to discuss recent regional and international developments and efforts to promote peace, Pakistan’s foreign ministry said, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to closer cooperation on regional affairs.
Egypt and Pakistan are members of the Regional Four (R4) grouping, which also includes Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. The two nations have been coordinating closely on regional issues, including the United States–Iran conflict, Israeli military operations in Gaza, and Houthi strikes targeting Saudi Arabia.
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke by telephone with his Egyptian counterpart, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, on Sunday, exchanging views on current regional and international developments, according to Pakistan’s foreign office.
“Both ministers underscored the importance of strengthening coordination on regional issues and advancing efforts for peace and stability,” the foreign office stated.
The officials also addressed upcoming R4 and R4+E4 meetings scheduled to take place in Europe. The E4 group comprises Italy, France, the United Kingdom, and Germany.
“Both ministers agreed to maintain close contact and continue consultations on matters of mutual interest,” Pakistan’s foreign office said.
Last month, the foreign ministers of the R4 and E4 groups met in Istanbul to discuss Middle East tensions. That meeting took place as Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement intensified attacks against Saudi Arabia, heightening fears of a wider regional conflict following reports that U.S. and Israeli forces had drawn up plans for potential strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities, energy infrastructure, and missile capabilities.
According to a joint statement, the ministers discussed the U.S.–Iran conflict, Israel’s war against Palestinians, the need for a two-state solution, Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia and Yemen, and rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb, and the Black Sea.
“The ministers agreed on the urgent need to address regional conflicts through dialogue, diplomacy, and de-escalation,” the joint statement released by Pakistan’s foreign office read.
“In accordance with relevant United Nations resolutions, they emphasized the need to find lasting, negotiated solutions to all outstanding conflicts.”
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