Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty during a meeting with Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Mohamed Ishaq Dar on the side line of D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation Summit. Photo courtesy of Egyptian Foreign Ministry Facebook page.
Dar is currently on a visit to Cairo to attend the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation Summit, scheduled for Thursday.
Both ministers exchanged views on the rapidly evolving situations in Gaza, Syria, and Lebanon, agreeing to maintain ongoing consultations within bilateral, regional, and international frameworks, according to a statement by the Egyptian foreign ministry.
Aside from regional developments, the two ministers praised the positive momentum in bilateral relations and the strong fraternal ties between the two nations.
Minister Abdelatty emphasized Egypt's commitment to enhancing political, economic, and trade relations with Pakistan, highlighting the importance of boosting bilateral trade and encouraging mutual investments.
He also expressed his aspiration to coordinate closely with Pakistan during its upcoming non-permanent membership in the UN Security Council for 2025–2026, stressing the significance of collaboration within the UN and other multilateral frameworks.
He further noted Al-Azhar’s historical role in Pakistan and called for expanding this cooperation through joint programs to combat religious extremism and train imams.
Regarding the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation, Abdelatty underscored Egypt’s eagerness to strengthen coordination with Pakistan within the organization, which serves as a platform for promoting South-South cooperation, fostering economic partnerships, and enhancing trade among member states.
Additionally, Abdelatty held a meeting with Riaz Hamidullah, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, where he emphasized Egypt’s significant importance in enhancing trade relations with Bangladesh.
He also highlighted the commercial and investment opportunities Egypt offers, positioning it as a key investment destination in the region.
The Egyptian foreign minister also stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation between Al-Azhar and Bangladeshi authorities, given its role in promoting moderate values and combating extremist ideologies.
Furthermore, Abdelatty discussed the need to enhance joint counterterrorism efforts, highlighting Egypt's role in regional and global counterterrorism efforts.
Abdelatty also outlined Cairo’s efforts to stabilize the region and prevent further escalation.
Egypt’s FM Abdelatty will host the 21st Council of Foreign Ministers meeting of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8) in Egypt's New Administrative Capital on Wednesday.
The meeting serves as a preparatory session for the upcoming D-8 Summit, which Egypt will host on Thursday.
The D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation, known as Developing-8, was founded in 1997 to promote development cooperation among its member states.
These states include major Muslim-majority countries such as Egypt, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Turkey, which, according to some estimates, comprise about 14 percent of the global population.
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