DPM Dar, Egyptian foreign minister discuss US-Iran agreement: FO

Published June 17, 2026 Updated June 17, 2026 12:35pm

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a phone call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, the Foreign Office (FO) said.

“The two leaders exchanged views on the recent understandings reached between the United States and Iran and the forthcoming signing of the memorandum of understanding in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, on Friday,” it said.

“They also discussed preparations for the upcoming Regional Four Foreign Ministers’ meeting later this month and agreed to remain in close contact,” it added.

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