{"id":61725,"date":"2026-03-29T10:13:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T10:13:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=61725"},"modified":"2026-03-29T10:16:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T10:16:03","slug":"pak-egypt-foreign-ministers-discuss-situation-in-middle-east-call-for-restraint-resolution-of-conflict-through-dialogue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pak-egypt-foreign-ministers-discuss-situation-in-middle-east-call-for-restraint-resolution-of-conflict-through-dialogue\/","title":{"rendered":"Pak Egypt Foreign Ministers Discuss Situation in Middle East | Call for Restraint, Resolution of Conflict through Dialogue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61727\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pakistan-Egypt-FM.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pakistan-Egypt-FM.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pakistan-Egypt-FM-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pakistan-Egypt-FM-80x60.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>ISLAMABAD : 29 March 2026 &#8211; Deputy Prime Minister\/Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting in Islamabad today with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. Dr Badr Abdelatty.<\/p>\n<p>The Deputy Prime Minister\/Foreign Minister warmly welcomed the Egyptian Foreign Minister and 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.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pakistan Egypt Foreign Ministers Discuss De-escalation in the Gulf \" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a2lLBwunNY4?start=18&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>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.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The Deputy Prime Minister\/Foreign Minister appreciated Egypt\u2019s continued support in the health sector, particularly in combating hepatitis C, and welcomed ongoing collaboration in this area.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61729\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pakistan-Egypt-FM-Iran-US.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pakistan-Egypt-FM-Iran-US.jpg 700w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pakistan-Egypt-FM-Iran-US-300x62.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pakistan-Egypt-FM-Iran-US-696x144.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The Deputy Prime Minister\/Foreign Minister reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s 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\u2019s role in facilitating humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza, including support extended to Pakistan\u2019s relief efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Both sides agreed to continue close coordination at multilateral fora, including the United Nations and the OIC.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"SumwPixYxU\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-dec-2025\/\">Pakistan in the World &#8211; Dec 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Pakistan in the World &#8211; Dec 2025&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-dec-2025\/embed\/#?secret=ntsiuKVpqF#?secret=SumwPixYxU\" data-secret=\"SumwPixYxU\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; ISLAMABAD : 29 March 2026 &#8211; Deputy Prime Minister\/Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting in Islamabad today with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. 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