Dar and Abdelatty of Egypt discuss regional situation and peace efforts: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty last night, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).

In a post on X, MoFA said the two leaders discussed the latest developments in the regional situation and welcomed the positive momentum of ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at promoting regional peace and stability.

According to the ministry, they expressed hope that an early and constructive outcome will be reached in the ongoing engagement between the United States and Iran, contributing to lasting peace and stability in the region.

Both sides also agreed to remain in close contact and continue consultations on matters of mutual interest, the ministry added.

On Friday, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and European Union High Representative and Vice President Kaja Kallas welcomed recent progress toward an understanding between the United States and Iran and expressed hope for a lasting agreement in a phone call, according to the Foreign Ministry.

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According to an official statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the discussion focused on recent developments in US-Iran engagement, and both sides “welcomed the progress achieved through sustained diplomatic engagement” and expressed the hope that these efforts “will soon lead to a lasting understanding and peaceful resolution.”

They reaffirmed that “dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable means to resolve conflicts and promote lasting peace and stability.” The two leaders also discussed broader regional developments during the conversation.

The Foreign Office said the exchange reflected a shared commitment to diplomatic engagement as the preferred path to resolving international disputes.