Dar, Egypt’s Abdelatty discusses regional situation, peace efforts: MoFA

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

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

According to the ministry, they expressed hope that an early and constructive outcome in the ongoing engagement between the US and Iran would be reached, which would contribute to lasting peace and stability in the region.

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

On Friday, DPM Ishaq Dar and EU High Representative/Vice President Kaja Kallas welcomed the latest progress towards a US-Iranian understanding and expressed hope for a durable agreement in a phone call, according to the MoFA.

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According to an official statement, the State Department said the discussion focused on recent developments in the US-Iran engagement, with both sides “hailing the progress achieved through sustained diplomatic engagement” and expressing 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 State Department said the exchange reflected a shared commitment to diplomatic engagement as the preferred route to resolving international disputes.