Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty arrived in Pakistan on Saturday for a two-day official visit.
The diplomat arrived in Islamabad, where he was received by officials.
In a statement, the FO said Abdelatty was making the visit at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
“The visit reflects the long-standing and cordial relations between Pakistan and Egypt, based on common faith, cultural affinity and shared perspectives on regional and international issues,” he said.
The FO further stated that the visit “will contribute to further strengthening the strategic direction of Pakistan-Egypt relations and placing them on a broader trajectory, with a focus on political, economic, defence, cultural and people-to-people cooperation.”
He said Abdelatty will hold a “tête-à-tête meeting and delegation-level talks” with his Pakistani counterpart.
“The two sides will review the full range of bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and international developments, including the situation in Gaza,” the FO said.
His visit is expected to “strengthen cooperation between Pakistan and Egypt and further advance the long-standing partnership between the two brotherly countries.”
In May, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s desire to strengthen bilateral ties with Pakistan in a phone call with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
In October, Prime Minister Shehbaz, along with Foreign Minister Dar, visited Egypt for a crucial peace summit on Gaza in Sharm el-Sheikh, joining a host of world leaders in signing the ceasefire agreement.
Later that month, Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited the country and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to enhanced defense and military cooperation with Egypt.
