Egypt and Pakistan foreign ministers discuss regional de-escalation, security cooperation
Egyptian and Pakistani foreign ministers held talks on regional de-escalation and ways to strengthen security and defense cooperation between their countries.
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Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty discussed recent regional developments and efforts to de-escalate tensions and restore calm with Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan. The talks also covered regional security arrangements.
The discussion took place during a phone call received by Abdelatty on Friday from the Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and maintain coordination and consultation on regional developments.
The call addressed ways to enhance cooperation in security and defense, serving the shared interests of both countries and deepening bilateral ties. The ministers also exchanged views on several regional issues.
Both ministers affirmed their commitment to continued consultation and close coordination in the coming period, particularly within the framework of the Quadrilateral Regional Mechanism, to support efforts aimed at promoting regional stability and security.
On the bilateral front, both sides praised the longstanding and close relations between Egypt and Pakistan, stressing their commitment to further advancing political, economic, trade, and investment cooperation.
The ministers also discussed exploring new avenues for partnership to broaden the scope of bilateral cooperation and achieve the shared interests of Egypt, Pakistan, and their peoples.