Egypt and Pakistan Strengthen Bilateral Ties and Condemn Israeli Aggression

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Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with his Pakistani counterpart, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, in Doha on Sunday to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments. The meeting took place on the sidelines of a preparatory ministerial meeting for an emergency Arab-Islamic summit. The two ministers expressed their mutual keenness to continue cooperation in all fields, including politics, economy, and commerce. They also emphasized the importance of cooperation within the Developing-8 (D8) group, with Egypt currently presiding over the organization. The meeting concluded with a joint condemnation of Israeli aggression against Qatar and a pledge of solidarity with the Qatari government and people.

Key Takeaways:

  • Egypt's Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, met with his Pakistani counterpart, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, in Doha on Sunday to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments.
  • The two ministers emphasized the importance of cooperation in all fields, including politics, economy, and commerce.
  • Egypt currently presides over the Developing-8 (D8) group of countries, a move announced in December 2024.
  • The ministers condemned Israeli aggression against Qatar and expressed full solidarity with the Qatari government and people.
  • Egypt's Foreign Minister briefed his Pakistani counterpart on Egypt's efforts to secure a ceasefire and deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.
  • The two ministers exchanged views on how to address the regional security challenges and achieve stability.
  • The meeting took place on the sidelines of a preparatory ministerial meeting for an emergency Arab-Islamic summit.

Statistics:

  • Egypt currently presides over the Developing-8 (D8) group of countries, a move announced in December 2024.
  • The D8 group consists of 8 developing countries, including Egypt, Pakistan, and Qatar.

Sources:

  • Egypt’s foreign ministry
  • Daily News Egypt.