ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Egypt have expressed hope for a successful next round of talks between Iran and the United States for achieving durable peace in the region and beyond.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with the Foreign Minister of Egypt, Badr Abdelatty, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office on Sunday.
“They discussed key current developments in the regional situation, including the situation in the Gaza Strip,” it added.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister underscored the importance of dialogue and diplomacy as the primary means to address all outstanding issues, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to fostering peace, stability, and constructive engagement at both regional and global levels.
Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, spoke this evening with the Foreign Minister of Egypt, H.E. Badr Abdelatty.
They discussed key current developments in the regional situation, including the situation in the Gaza… pic.twitter.com/ADiXES0ddF
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 19, 2026
Both sides expressed optimism about the upcoming round of talks between Iran and the United States, hoping it would pave the way for durable peace in the region and beyond.
They also agreed to maintain close coordination and remain in regular contact to support ongoing diplomatic efforts.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the US delegation would arrive in Islamabad “tomorrow evening” for talks aimed at reaching a deal with Tehran.
“My Representatives are going to Islamabad, Pakistan — They will be there tomorrow evening, for Negotiations,” the US President said.
US Vice President JD Vance will lead the US delegation for talks with Iran in Pakistan, a White House official said Sunday, after President Donald Trump indicated Vance would not make the trip.
Iran’s state media has reported that Tehran is reviewing fresh proposals from the US as diplomatic engagement continues under a carefully maintained ceasefire.
According to Iranian state media, the proposals were conveyed during a recent visit to Tehran by Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.
The Secretariat of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council confirmed that Tehran is assessing the proposals but has yet to issue a formal response.
While diplomatic channels remain open, Iran has reimposed restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the waterway would remain closed until the United States lifts what Tehran describes as an unlawful naval blockade on its ports.
Tehran maintains that Washington has violated the ceasefire by continuing its maritime restrictions.
