ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar and Egypt’s Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty on Sunday vowed to continue “coordination on regional and global issues” of mutual interest, the Foreign Office said in a statement.
Both leaders held a bilateral meeting in Islamabad today, where productive discussions on Pakistan-Egypt bilateral relations were held.
Ishaq Dar and Egyptian FM “held productive discussions on Pakistan-Egypt bilateral relations, reaffirming their commitment to further strengthening ties, enhancing economic cooperation, and coordinating on regional and global issues of mutual interest,” the FO wrote on X.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and His Excellency Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, held productive discussions on Pakistan-Egypt bilateral relations, reaffirming their commitment to further strengthening ties,… pic.twitter.com/wbN80CgtYQ
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According to the FO spokesperson, said that the Deputy Prime Minister reaffirmed that “Pakistan attaches great importance to its longstanding and brotherly relations with Egypt, anchored in shared history, common faith, and a convergence of views on regional and international issues.”
Both sides reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral relations and expressed satisfaction with the positive momentum generated through recent high-level exchanges, including the visit of the Egyptian Foreign Minister to Pakistan in November 2025.
“They reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation across all domains.”
The two ministers emphasised the need to enhance bilateral trade and investment. They agreed on the importance of activating bilateral mechanisms, including the Joint Ministerial Commission, and promoting business-to-business linkages, the press release stated.
Moreover, FM Ishaq Dar appreciated Egypt’s continued support in the health sector, particularly in combating hepatitis C, and welcomed ongoing collaboration in this area.
“Both sides expressed satisfaction with the positive trajectory of defence and security cooperation and agreed to further strengthen collaboration through training exchanges and other institutional mechanisms.”
Furthermore, according to the FO, the two sides exchanged views on regional and international developments, particularly the situation in the Middle East. They underscored the need for restraint, de-escalation, and the resolution of disputes through dialogue and diplomacy.
The Deputy Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Palestinian people and strongly condemned the continued aggression by Israeli occupying forces in Gaza and the West Bank.
He appreciated Egypt’s role in facilitating humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza, including support extended to Pakistan’s relief efforts.
“Both sides agreed to continue close coordination at multilateral fora, including the United Nations and the OIC,” the statement added.
The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of Pakistan and Egypt to further strengthen their close and brotherly relations and to deepen cooperation across all areas of mutual interest.
The visit of the Egyptian Foreign Minister takes place as a follow-up to recent high-level contacts between the two sides, including discussions held in Riyadh on 19 March 2026, and reflects the close coordination between Pakistan and Egypt on evolving regional developments.
