By our correspondent
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Ministers of Turkey and Egypt called on Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at his official residence in Islamabad on Sunday evening, while Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan also paid a call-on amid mounting regional tensions in the Middle East.
Hakan Fidan, Turkey’s foreign minister, and Badr Abdelatty, his Egyptian counterpart, held warm discussions with Sharif at the Prime Minister House. Sharif extended greetings to the leaders of both nations, passing on his best wishes to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. He recalled recent telephone conversations with the two presidents, underscoring the personal rapport that has underpinned deepening bilateral ties.
Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to mediation, pledging to facilitate dialogue between Iran and the United States. His words carried the weight of a nation long accustomed to navigating the fault lines of South Asian and Middle Eastern geopolitics, positioning Islamabad as a potential bridge-builder in a fractured landscape.
Prince Faisal thanked the Prime Minister for his hospitality and outlined the latest Saudi view of the regional landscape, in what amounted to a frank exchange between two long‑standing partners. The foreign ministers, in turn, shared their countries’ perspectives on the escalating crisis. Turkey, with its strategic interests straddling Europe and the Middle East, and Egypt, a linchpin of Arab stability, brought nuanced insights to the table.
They praised Pakistan’s proactive stance in peace efforts, singling out Sharif, Dar, and army chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for their leadership during these turbulent times. The meeting came at a pivotal moment, as the shadows of conflict lengthened over the region.
