Islamabad, October 18,2026: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty on Sunday, during which the two leaders strongly condemned Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed their solidarity with the Kingdom.
According to the Foreign Office, the two foreign ministers exchanged views on recent regional developments and reiterated their support for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security.
They also discussed cooperation under the R-4 framework, comprising Pakistan, Egypt, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia, and expressed hope that the grouping’s next meeting would be held soon.
The two sides agreed on the importance of further strengthening mutual ties and coordinating their positions on regional issues.





