Ishaq Dar Holds Separate Calls with Counterpart Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Badr Abdelatty
Telephone conversations focus on regional developments, dialogue, de-escalation and upcoming OIC ministerial meeting
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, Egyptian and Turkish foreign ministers stress dialogue, diplomacy and close coordination to promote regional de-escalation
ISLAMABAD: (News Pulse) Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held telephone conversations with Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr Badr Abdelatty and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss regional and international developments, the situation in Gaza and Palestine, and diplomatic efforts to address ongoing regional challenges.
According to Foreign Office, That the discussions focused on the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in resolving disputes, reducing tensions and preventing further escalation. The foreign ministers exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining close coordination on key regional and international issues.
During his conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr Badr Abdelatty, Dar discussed the latest regional developments, with particular attention to the situation in Gaza and Palestine. The two leaders underscored that dialogue and diplomacy remained the way forward for addressing outstanding issues and promoting regional stability.
They reaffirmed their resolve to support efforts aimed at advancing dialogue and de-escalation and agreed to remain closely engaged on matters of mutual interest.
Dar and Abdelatty also discussed the agenda and strategy for the forthcoming meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), scheduled to take place in Iraq on October 17-18.
Both leaders emphasised the importance of close coordination in advancing common objectives through bilateral engagement and cooperation at multilateral forums. They also discussed the need for continued consultations to strengthen collective efforts on issues confronting the Muslim world.
Pakistan’s engagement with Türkiye was also part of the diplomatic consultations, with the discussions focusing on regional developments, the Palestinian issue and the importance of coordinated diplomatic efforts to promote peace and stability.
The consultations reflected the importance of sustained engagement among Pakistan, Egypt and Türkiye as they work to advance shared objectives and address regional challenges through diplomatic channels.
The three countries have maintained diplomatic engagement on key regional issues, including the Palestinian question, while supporting dialogue and cooperation through bilateral contacts and multilateral platforms.
The upcoming OIC Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Iraq is expected to provide a further opportunity for member states to exchange views and coordinate their positions on regional and international issues of common concern.
Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to continued engagement with regional partners and to supporting diplomatic initiatives aimed at reducing tensions and promoting peaceful solutions to disputes.