Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has affirmed that the leadership of Pakistan and Egypt is committed to strengthening fraternal relations and transforming them into a solid partnership.
In an interview with Egyptian media outlet Ahram Online on the eve of Pakistan National Day, the FM called for enhancing Pakistani-Egyptian bilateral relations and ensuring they are based on the two nations’ shared faith, cultural affinity, and aspirations. To a question, he said the close cooperation between the two countries in multilateral forums, including the United Nations, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and Pakistan’s non-permanent membership in the Security Council, would contribute to finding peaceful solutions to issues affecting the Islamic world and facing global challenges.
Dar expressed Pakistan’s support for the Egyptian plan to reconstruct the Gaza Strip and its readiness to play its part in this regard. He assured Pakistan’s strong opposition to any proposal that seeks to displace the Palestinian people from their homeland, considering this a flagrant violation of international law, relevant UN resolutions, and the principles of justice and fairness. He also expressed Pakistan’s great appreciation for Egypt’s role in mediating the ceasefire agreement and its ongoing efforts to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
“Pakistan and Egypt’s relations are built on a solid foundation laid by the people of the two countries on their shared bonds of common faith, cultural affinities, and aspirations. Both countries are cradles of ancient civilizations like the Indus Valley and Nile River. The Egyptian intelligentsia strongly inspired the founding fathers of Pakistan,” he said in response to a query.
He said current leadership of Pakistan and Egypt was committed to perpetuating this traditional warmth and transforming the relationship into an enduring partnership. “Our future lies in further strengthening this valuable relationship and joining hands for the betterment of both countries. Therefore, the two sides have been working on a comprehensive bilateral agenda to promote political, trade and investment, defense, and energy cooperation and deepen the people-to-people linkages through education and cultural exchanges.”
About Pakistan’s role at international forums, he said the country had begun its eighth term on the UN Security Council (2025-2026) and was committed to playing a constructive and bridge-building role in addressing key global challenges, from resolving conflicts to promoting peace and security per the UN Charter. “We will continue opposing
