Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to discuss the latest regional developments, according to a statement posted by the Foreign Office on X.
The statement said both ministers “emphasised the importance of dialogue and engagement for peace and stability” during their discussion. It added that the two sides “agreed to remain in close contact” as part of ongoing diplomatic coordination on regional issues.
Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke today with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty @BadrAbdelatty to discuss the latest regional developments.
Both emphasized the importance of dialogue and engagement for peace and… pic.twitter.com/GVkQGcNQWf
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 21, 2026
FM Dar has received unprecedented international recognition for his diplomatic leadership, as Pakistan positioned itself at the centre of high-stakes mediation efforts during the escalating Iran-US-Israel crisis.
Over the past week, senior officials and influential voices from more than ten countries, including Saudi Arabia, Iran, the US, China, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, and Uzbekistan, have publicly acknowledged Dar’s role in facilitating ceasefire negotiations.
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Meanwhile, Islamabad is preparing to host the second round of Iran–United States talks after Washington confirmed that a high-level delegation led by US Vice President JD Vance would arrive in Pakistan.
Pakistan emerged as a central facilitator in the sensitive diplomatic track, positioning itself as an “honest broker” amid sharply polarised positions between Washington and Tehran.
While the first round underscored deep disagreements over sanctions, maritime security, and regional influence, officials suggest both sides have so far kept the channel open, even as public rhetoric has hardened ahead of the next phase of talks.Latest News, Breaking News & Top News Stories | The Express TribuneWeb DeskRead More
