ISLAMABAD (April 25, 2026) — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a high-level telephonic conversation late last night with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to discuss the evolving security landscape in the Middle East. According to the Foreign Office (FO), the two leaders focused on the ongoing diplomatic mediation being facilitated by Pakistan between global and regional powers. Both ministers expressed a firm consensus that dialogue and sustained engagement are the only viable tools to prevent further escalation and secure a lasting peace. As a key regional player with deep ties to both the Arab world and Western mediators, Egypt’s alignment with Pakistan’s “Islamabad Dialogue” framework is seen as a vital step toward building a broader international coalition for stability.
Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke late last night with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.
The two leaders discussed the ongoing diplomatic efforts being facilitated by Pakistan, and underscored the importance of… pic.twitter.com/36KxR7yocI
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 25, 2026
Highlights
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The Call: DPM Ishaq Dar and Egyptian FM Badr Abdelatty discussed Pakistan-led diplomatic efforts and regional peace.
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Consensus: Both leaders underscored that sustained engagement is critical to advancing stability “in the region and beyond.”
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Focus on Diplomacy: The FO highlighted a shared commitment to dialogue and diplomacy over military solutions.
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Bilateral Coordination: The exchange marks continued coordination between Islamabad and Cairo as the US-Iran negotiations enter a sensitive phase.
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Strategic Outlook: Egypt’s support reinforces Pakistan’s position as a pivotal mediator in the current Middle Eastern standoff.
The conversation comes as Pakistan intensifies its outreach to key regional stakeholders to ensure that the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire transitions into a more permanent arrangement. Egypt, which has historically played a central role in Middle Eastern mediation, shared its perspective on maritime security and the broader implications of the current crisis on global trade.
BREAKING: Egypt’s Foreign Ministry says FM Badr Abdelatty discussed ways to advance the diplomatic track between the US and Iran during a phone call with Pakistan’s Deputy PM and FM Ishaq Dar.
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— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) April 25, 2026
Foreign Office officials noted that the two ministers agreed to maintain close contact as the second round of negotiations continues in Islamabad. By coordinating with Cairo, Islamabad is ensuring that its mediation efforts are supported by a wide-reaching diplomatic consensus, further strengthening the legitimacy and reach of the ongoing peace talks.
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