Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has discussed “evolving regional situation” in a telephonic conversation with Egyptian Prime Minister Badr Abdelatty, the Foreign Office (FO) says.

In a statement, the FO said, “FM Dar spoke today with FM Abdelatty,” adding that the two leaders exchanged views on the evolving regional situation.

“FM Abdelatty appreciated Pakistan’s sincere efforts for promoting regional peace and stability,” it said.

“The FO said that they also discussed matters related to the regional consultative forum of the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt.”

It added that the discussion also covered ongoing engagements pertaining to the UN Security Council and broader multilateral diplomatic developments.

“FM Abdelatty also commended Pakistan’s successful humanitarian facilitation in the repatriation of 20 Iranian and 11 Pakistani seafarers via Singapore, who had been aboard vessels seized by the United States,” it stated.

“Both sides agreed to remain in close contact and continue consultations on regional and international developments,” the FO said.

FM Abdelatty reiterated the invitation to FM Dar to visit Egypt for bilateral consultations at his earliest convenience, it concluded.