CAIRO, April 12 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate phone talks on Sunday with U.S. president's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar to discuss regional security following the conclusion of U.S.-Iran negotiations in Islamabad.
During his call with Witkoff, Abdelatty was briefed by the U.S. envoy on the U.S. position during the negotiations. The two sides underscored the importance of continuous consultation within the framework of the close strategic partnership between Egypt and the United States, according to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.
In a separate conversation, Dar provided Abdelatty with a detailed briefing on the proceedings in Islamabad.
The two ministers discussed joint efforts by Cairo and Islamabad to bridge the gap between the United States and Iran, citing the grave implications of the current impasse on regional peace. They agreed to intensify joint efforts in the coming period to push for a ceasefire and de-escalation across the region.
Abdelatty emphasized to both officials the necessity of adhering to the diplomatic path and prioritizing peaceful solutions to reach a consensus on outstanding concerns, noting that such an approach is the only way to safeguard regional stability and prevent further escalation.
A two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States took effect on Wednesday, followed by the holding of lengthy talks between the Iranian and U.S. delegations in Islamabad, which failed to lead to an agreement. ■
