Dar joins R-4 diplomacy push in Cairo, meets Egyptian President with regional FMs

• Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt leaders stress stronger coordination under R-4 framework

• President El-Sisi lauds Pakistan’s role in promoting dialogue, de-escalation and regional stability

• Sides review evolving Middle East situation and need for sustained diplomatic engagement

• FM Dar conveys greetings of Pakistan’s top leadership during joint call on Egyptian President

• Both sides reaffirm commitment to expanding Pakistan–Egypt cooperation across key sectors

 CAIRO/ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, along with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr Badr Abdelatty, on Sunday jointly called on Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo.

During the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister conveyed warm greetings and best wishes of President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir to President El-Sisi, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding, brotherly and multifaceted relations with Egypt.

Joint Call on President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi by the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan and the Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt in Cairo, Egypt – 21 June 2026

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar,… pic.twitter.com/y5AyZdxlX3

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) June 21, 2026

He noted with appreciation the positive momentum generated through recent high-level exchanges between Pakistan and Egypt, which have helped deepen bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors.

The Deputy Prime Minister also welcomed President El-Sisi’s acceptance of the Prime Minister’s invitation to visit Pakistan and expressed hope that reciprocal leadership visits between the two countries would take place at the earliest mutually convenient opportunity.

The meeting provided an opportunity for an exchange of views on regional and international developments, particularly the evolving situation in the Middle East, with emphasis on advancing peace, stability, dialogue and diplomatic engagement across the region.

President El-Sisi reciprocated the greetings and best wishes conveyed by Pakistan’s leadership and appreciated Pakistan’s constructive and responsible role in promoting dialogue, de-escalation and diplomatic engagement in the region. He also commended the contributions of the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, and the Chief of Army Staff towards regional peace and stability, expressing hope that ongoing efforts and the next phase of negotiations would contribute to lasting peace, security and prosperity across the wider region.

The meeting also reviewed consultations held among the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye under the R-4 framework. The leaders underscored the growing importance of the platform as a mechanism for structured dialogue, strategic consultation and policy coordination on matters of mutual interest.

They expressed confidence that sustained engagement and collective efforts under the R-4 framework would promote peace, stability, economic development and regional prosperity, while advancing shared interests of their peoples.

The meeting was held in a warm and cordial atmosphere, reflecting close bonds of friendship and mutual respect among the participating countries.

 Dar, Abdelatty review full spectrum of bilateral ties

In a related development, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr Badr Abdelatty on the sidelines of the R-4 meeting, according to the Foreign Office (FO).

In a post on X, the FO said the two ministers reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and expressed satisfaction over the positive momentum in Pakistan-Egypt ties. They reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation in political, economic, defence, health and pharmaceutical, and multilateral domains, and agreed to reinvigorate existing bilateral mechanisms to enhance collaboration.

Deputy Prime Minister/Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, of the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. Dr. Badr Abdelatty, in Cairo, on the sidelines of the R4 Meeting.

The two Ministers reviewed the entire… pic.twitter.com/DHBoxXi9sr

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) June 21, 2026

Both sides also exchanged views on regional and international developments, particularly the situation in the Middle East. They welcomed the recently reached peace agreement and expressed hope that its effective implementation would contribute to lasting peace, stability and prosperity in the region.

The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of Pakistan and Egypt to further deepen their close and brotherly relations.

Conclusion of visit and departure for Islamabad

Later, the Deputy Prime Minister departed Cairo for Islamabad after concluding a successful one-day visit to Egypt for the R-4 Regional Foreign Ministers Meeting.

The Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister @MIshaqDar50 has departed Cairo for Islamabad after concluding a successful one-day visit to Egypt for the R4 Regional Foreign Ministers Meeting.

En route to Islamabad, he will make a short transit stop in Medina before continuing his… pic.twitter.com/naRPNauUnd

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) June 21, 2026

En route to Islamabad, he made a short transit stop in Medina before continuing his journey to Pakistan, the FO said in a separate post on X.

Dar also expressed gratitude on his X account to Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr Badr Abdelatty and the Government of Egypt for their warm hospitality and excellent arrangements.

“As I conclude my one-day visit to Cairo for the R-4 Regional Foreign Ministers Meeting, I extend my sincere appreciation to my dear brother Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and the Government of Egypt for their warm hospitality and excellent arrangements,” he wrote.

As I conclude my one-day visit to Cairo for the R4 Regional Foreign Ministers Meeting,
I extend my sincere appreciation to my dear brother Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and the Government of Egypt for their warm hospitality and excellent arrangements.

Grateful to… pic.twitter.com/ZXmBWlMcc6

— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) June 21, 2026

He also thanked Pakistan’s Embassy in Egypt, the ambassador and the embassy team for their support and coordination during the visit, as well as members of his delegation and the Foreign Office for contributing to the success of the trip.

“Departing for Islamabad, with a short layover in Madinah Munawwarah, ahead of busy weeks of engagements,” he added.