Egypt and Pakistan foreign ministers discuss de-escalation ahead of OIC meeting
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Pakistani counterpart Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke by phone about regional tensions and joint coordination before the OIC foreign ministers’ summit in Baghdad.
In a recent telephone conversation, Badr Abdelatty and Mohammad Ishaq Dar exchanged views on how to calm regional disputes and improve cooperation between their ministries. The dialogue was timed to prepare both sides for the upcoming Organisation of Islamic Cooperation foreign ministers’ meeting scheduled for 17-18 October in Baghdad. Both officials emphasized the need for coordinated diplomatic efforts to reduce volatility in the region.
Why it matters
The call signals coordinated diplomatic efforts by key OIC members to manage regional tensions before a major summit.
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