Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also spoke with Egypt’s FM Dr Badr Abdelatty last night, according to the Foreign Office.

“The two leaders discussed the latest regional developments, including progress towards an understanding between the United States and Iran.”

Dar and Abdelatty “expressed hope that these positive developments would contribute to lasting peace, security, and stability across the region”.

Both sides agreed to maintain close contact, the FO added.