Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation on Thursday with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, during which the two sides discussed regional developments and underscored the importance of continued dialogue and diplomatic engagement, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).
In a post on X, MoFA stated that the two foreign ministers discussed regional developments and stressed the significance of maintaining dialogue and diplomatic efforts. According to the ministry, Abdelatty appreciated Pakistan’s ongoing mediation efforts, while both leaders expressed hope that current initiatives would lead to an early understanding between parties and contribute to lasting regional peace and stability.
MoFA also reported that Abdelatty extended an invitation to Dar to attend the upcoming meeting of the Regional Four (R-4) foreign ministers in Egypt later this month, which Dar accepted. Both sides agreed to remain in close contact, the ministry added.
Earlier, Dar underscored the importance of developing a competitive, innovative, and sustainable automotive ecosystem. He stressed that such a system could support economic growth, enhance industrial capacity, generate skilled jobs, and advance environmental sustainability through a future-ready automotive sector.
Dar chaired a high-level meeting to review the auto and auto parts policy, with a particular focus on accelerating Pakistan’s transition towards Electric Vehicles (EVs), the Office of the DPM said in a statement. The committee was briefed on measures to promote EV adoption and strengthen domestic manufacturing.
