ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar kicked off a busy day of diplomacy Tuesday with a phone call to Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, followed by a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong, as discussions centered on escalating regional tensions.

Dar first spoke with Abdelatty about the latest developments, with both emphasising dialogue and engagement for peace and stability and agreeing to remain in close contact.

Later in the day, the Chinese ambassador called on Dar, conveying Beijing's full support and appreciation for Pakistan's ongoing efforts to facilitate US-Iran engagement for broader regional calm.

Dar reaffirmed the robust Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, underscoring strong bilateral ties and the need for continued high-level exchanges.

These back-to-back engagements signal Pakistan's pivotal role in mediation amid Middle East uncertainties.

Badr Abdelatty

Pakistan engages with China, Egypt on regional stability amid US-Iran tensions