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According to Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar attended a dinner hosted by Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, ahead of the ASEAN Regional Forum.

The meeting focused on strengthening trade, investment, economic cooperation, and coordination in multilateral platforms between Pakistan and Egypt.

The two sides also reviewed developments in the Middle East and stressed the importance of de-escalation, continued dialogue, and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states. They also discussed the impact of regional instability on global maritime trade, energy security, and the world economy.

The statement added that the two ministers exchanged views on the situation in Palestine, reaffirmed their rejection of violence against civilians and illegal settlement activities in the occupied West Bank, reviewed the recent Regional Quad consultations held in Cairo, and reaffirmed their shared commitment to supporting peace, stability, and regional cooperation.