FM Dar discusses regional security, Makkah pact with Saudi, Egyptian and Turkish counterparts

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held telephonic conversations with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkiye to discuss regional and international developments, bilateral ties, and cooperation under the Makkah Defence Alliance. In discussions with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, both ministers exchanged views on regional and international developments, matters of mutual interest at multilateral fora, and followed up on the understandings from the inaugural meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee of the Makkah Defence Alliance held in Istanbul.

Dar also had a conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, where they discussed Pakistan-Egypt bilateral relations and regional security matters, and agreed to strengthen bilateral ties and meet during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly session. Lastly, Dar spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, expressing gratitude for hosting the inaugural meeting in Istanbul and discussing ways to further advance cooperation under the Makkah Defence Alliance, as well as regional and international developments.

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