Pakistan and Egypt have jointly called for de-escalation and diplomatic solutions to address rising tensions in the Middle East.Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty emphasized their opposition to violence against civilians in Palestine and illegal settlement activities in the occupied West Bank during discussions at the ASEAN Regional Forum 2026 in Manila.The leaders reiterated their commitment to regional stability, sovereignty of nations, and cooperation on economic and trade issues.They also highlighted concerns about the impact of regional instability on global maritime trade and energy security.Both countries reaffirmed support for dialogue and rejected actions that could exacerbate conflicts.

Additionally, they discussed strengthening bilateral ties through multilateral forums and enhancing collaboration in defense, connectivity, and people-to-people exchanges.The meeting underscored the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the region to prevent broader economic and geopolitical repercussions.