Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has stressed the “restraint, dialogue, and diplomacy” to prevent further escalation in a telephonic conversation with his Egyptian counterpart, the Foreign Office (FO) says.
In a statement shared on X, the FO said, “FM Dar received a telephone call from the Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr Badr Abdelatty
“The two foreign ministers expressed grave concern over the deteriorating situation in Palestine, condemning the continued Israeli military actions in Gaza and the Occupied West Bank, escalating settler violence, and repeated violations at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem. They underscored the urgent need for an immediate end to all hostilities, unhindered humanitarian assistance, and full respect for international law.”
The two ministers also discussed Jordan’s proposal to convene a meeting of a group of Arab and Islamic countries to coordinate diplomatic efforts in support of the Palestinian people, it added.
“They further exchanged views on recent regional developments, stressing the imperative of restraint, dialogue, and diplomacy to prevent further escalation and preserve regional peace and stability,” the FO said.
