Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on September 21, 2026, in New York. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the high-level segment of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. Both ministers expressed satisfaction with the noticeable development in Egyptian-Pakistani relations, particularly in light of the intensive consultation and coordination between the two countries.
The two ministers emphasized their keenness to continue joint efforts to elevate the level of bilateral cooperation in various political, security, economic, trade, and investment fields. They stressed the importance of convening the fourth session of the joint ministerial committee, co-chaired by the foreign ministers, to push the paths of bilateral cooperation to broader horizons, achieving the common interests of both countries and peoples.
Minister Abdelatty expressed Egypt's aspiration to complete the procedures for launching and activating the Egyptian-Pakistani Business Council. This would provide an institutional platform to enhance communication between the business communities in both countries, opening the way for increased Pakistani investments in Egypt and utilizing promising investment opportunities, especially in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.
The meeting also touched on recent developments in regional situations, given the escalation in the region and efforts to reduce tensions and restore calm. This would contribute to supporting regional security and stability and avoiding further tension. The ministers exchanged views on the upcoming meetings of the Quartet of Regional Parties and the Arab-Islamic Eight, as well as coordination in various regional and international forums on issues of common interest.
Both ministers agreed to continue close consultation between the two countries during the coming period. They reviewed the existing cooperation between Egypt and Pakistan, which has been strengthened in recent years. The meeting demonstrated the commitment of both countries to enhancing their strategic partnership.
The ministers' discussion reflected their shared concerns about regional and international issues. They emphasized the importance of diplomatic efforts to address challenges and crises in the region. Egypt and Pakistan have a long history of cooperation, and their relations have been strengthened through regular high-level exchanges.
The meeting between the Egyptian and Pakistani foreign ministers highlighted the growing cooperation between the two nations. Both sides expressed their desire to further strengthen their ties in various fields, contributing to the interests of both countries and their peoples. The two ministers looked forward to continuing their close coordination and consultation.
Key points
- Egypt and Pakistan aim to enhance cooperation in various fields, including politics, security, economy, trade, and investment.
