Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening ties with North African countries, including Algeria and Egypt, through enhanced connectivity and broader cooperation across diverse fields.

The deputy prime minister said this during a “meaningful interaction” with Foreign Minister of Egypt Badr Abdelatty, and that of Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf in Jeddah on the sidelines of the 21st extraordinary session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.

In the meeting, the leaders discussed the grave situation in Palestine, stressing the urgent need for humanitarian access, a ceasefire, and lasting peace, while underscoring the importance of unity within the Muslim Ummah in these challenging times.