UK, Canada and Egypt FMs discuss regional situation, stress talks and diplomacy in calls with Dar

Foreign ministers of the United Kingdom, Canada and Egypt on Monday discussed the latest developments in the regional situation and emphasised the importance of dialogue and diplomacy for peace during separate telephone calls with Deputy Prime Minister and FM Ishaq Dar on Monday.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), FM Dar spoke with his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, in the evening to exchange views on recent regional developments.

“The Egyptian foreign minister appreciated Dar’s efforts and Pakistan’s continued role in advancing dialogue and diplomatic engagement. He also apprised Dar of his outreach with various regional and international counterparts in this regard,” the statement said.

It added that both sides highlighted the importance of sustained engagement to support peace and stability in the region and beyond.

FM Dar also spoke with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper earlier in the evening, during which they discussed recent developments in the region.

“The UK foreign secretary appreciated Pakistan’s facilitation and continued efforts to promote dialogue and diplomacy,” read the statement.

It further added that both sides underscored the importance of sustained engagement for peace and stability in the region and beyond, and agreed to remain in contact.

According to the ministry, FM Dar also held a call with Canadian FM Anita Anand, and both discussed the latest regional developments and ongoing efforts to promote peace and stability.

“FM Dar reiterated Pakistan’s continued commitment to dialogue and diplomacy,” it added.

The ministry further said that the two leaders reviewed bilateral relations, including cooperation in trade, agriculture, and other sectors, and emphasised the importance of high-level exchanges to further strengthen Pakistan-Canada ties.

FM Dar has received unprecedented international recognition for his diplomatic leadership, as Pakistan positioned itself at the centre of high-stakes mediation efforts during the escalating Iran-US-Israel crisis.

Over the past weeks, senior officials and influential voices from more than ten countries, including Saudi Arabia, Iran, the US, China, Turkiye, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, and Uzbekistan, have publicly acknowledged Dar’s role in facilitating ceasefire negotiations.

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Pakistan emerged as a central facilitator in the sensitive diplomatic track, positioning itself as an “honest broker” amid sharply polarised positions between Washington and Tehran.

After 40 days of airstrikes, US and Iranian negotiators opened talks in Islamabad earlier this month, again focused on the familiar trade‑off of nuclear restrictions for economic relief.

When American and Iranian negotiators met in Islamabad, the US proposed a 20-year suspension of all Iranian nuclear activity, while Iran suggested a halt of three to five years, according to people familiar with the proposals.

The second round of talks did not yield any results as, a day earlier, Iranian FM Araghchi visited Islamabad. It was his second visit in two days. However, US President Donald Trump cancelled a planned visit to Islamabad by his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.