Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held separate telephone conversations with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty.
During both discussions, the ministers exchanged views on bilateral relations and regional developments, emphasizing the urgent need for an immediate and durable ceasefire and the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Talks with Egyptian FM
In his conversation with Dr. Abdelatty, Ishaq Dar underlined Pakistan’s continued solidarity with the Palestinian people and expressed appreciation for Egypt’s diplomatic initiatives toward de-escalation.
The two ministers discussed ongoing consultations among Arab and Islamic countries in New York, which aim to build international consensus for peace and ensure humanitarian assistance reaches those affected by the conflict.
Dar also extended an invitation to the Egyptian Foreign Minister to visit Pakistan, which Dr. Abdelatty graciously accepted. Both sides agreed to remain closely engaged in advancing collective regional efforts for a just and lasting peace in Gaza.
Engagement with Saudi FM
In a separate call, Ishaq Dar spoke with His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to review recent diplomatic engagements between Arab-Islamic countries and the United States held in New York.
The discussion centered on strategies to achieve a sustainable ceasefire and ensure humanitarian access for civilians in Gaza. Ishaq Dar praised Saudi Arabia’s constructive diplomatic role and reaffirmed Pakistan’s backing of regional peace initiatives.
Both leaders also discussed Hamas’s recent response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan, viewing it as a positive step toward ending the bloodshed. They reiterated their commitment to the Palestinian cause and agreed to coordinate with Arab and Islamic partners and the international community to advance a two-state solution for lasting peace.
The Deputy PM reaffirmed that Pakistan remains firmly aligned with efforts aimed at achieving a comprehensive and just resolution of the Palestinian issue based on the two-state solution — the establishment of an independent State of Palestine within the pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.
