ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will attend the fourth meeting of the R-4 Group of Foreign Ministers to be held in Cairo, the capital of Egypt, on June 21. According to the Foreign Office, the visit is being made at the invitation of Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdel Atty.
A statement issued by the Foreign Office said that the meeting will be attended by the foreign ministers of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan. During the meeting, the latest situation in the region, peace and security issues and important regional and international issues of mutual interest will be discussed.
According to the statement, the R-4 platform will provide an opportunity to take forward the progress made in previous meetings, where the participating countries will review the possibilities of further strengthening cooperation in various fields. The meeting is likely to discuss a number of important topics, including the situation in the Middle East, regional stability and promotion of diplomatic relations.
The Foreign Office said that during the visit to Cairo, Ishaq Dar will also hold bilateral talks with his Egyptian counterpart Dr. Badr Abdel Atty. In addition, he will also meet with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
In these meetings, discussions will be held on promoting cooperation between Pakistan and Egypt in economic, trade, investment, education and other sectors. The two countries will also exchange their views and experiences regarding the challenges faced at the regional and global levels.
The Foreign Office clarified in its statement that Pakistan attaches special importance to relations with Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Pakistan is of the view that the R-4 framework is proving to be an effective platform for promoting peace and prosperity in the region through consultation, cooperation and joint diplomatic efforts.
According to analysts, this meeting to be held in Cairo is being held at a time when efforts are underway to further strengthen regional cooperation and political stability after the recent diplomatic developments in the Middle East.
