Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held wide-ranging discussions on strengthening Pakistan-Egypt bilateral relations with his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty.

The two top diplomats met on the sidelines of the Asean Regional Forum in Manila, in the Philippines, according to the Foreign Office (FO).

“Reviewing developments in the Middle East, both sides underscored the importance of de-escalation and dialogue while emphasising respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states,” the FO says in a post on X.

“They also discussed the broader implications of regional instability, particularly for global maritime trade, energy security, and the world economy.”