ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Egypt on Friday discussed enhanced economic cooperation in various areas as Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar met Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on the sidelines of the 15th Sir Bani Yas Forum held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The three-day annual retreat, running from November 15 to 17, has brought together top decision-makers and experts from around the world to debate pressing Middle Eastern issues, including regional peace, security and economic transformation.
Dar was invited to the forum by his UAE counterpart, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, according to Pakistan’s foreign office.
The Pakistani deputy prime minister’s meeting with the Egyptian foreign minister was reported by the state-owned Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) news agency.
“During the meeting, they discussed Pakistan-Egypt cooperation and dialogue to promote bilateral trade, investment, and tourism,” it said.
Pakistan and Egypt have actively sought to strengthen their bilateral relations in recent years, though Islamabad has mostly focused on strengthening its economic relations with the Gulf countries.
Last year in August 2024, both nations commemorated 75 years of diplomatic ties by issuing a joint postage stamp, symbolizing their enduring partnership and mutual commitment to future collaboration.
Pakistan, Egypt discuss trade and investment on sidelines of Sir Bani Yas Forum
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Pakistan, Egypt discuss trade and investment on sidelines of Sir Bani Yas Forum
- Both countries have strengthen bilateral ties in recent years, with Pakistan mostly focusing on Gulf states
- Egypt and Pakistan commemorated 75 years of diplomatic ties last year by issuing a joint postage stamp
Pakistan undertakes preparations to host 2026 OIC ministerial conference on women
- Deputy PM Ishaq Dar directs authorities to finalize arrangements, logistics and thematic sessions for event
- Conference, held every three to four years, unites OIC ministers to review progress on women’s rights
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has directed authorities to finalize arrangements, logistics and thematic sessions for the ninth Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Ministerial Conference on Women scheduled to be held in Pakistan this year, the foreign office said.
The conference, held approximately every three to four years, brings together ministers from OIC member states to review progress on women’s rights, share national policies and adopt new frameworks.
Dar chaired a meeting to review preparations for the OIC conference on women to ensure smooth and close coordination between the relevant ministries and the OIC Secretariat.
“He highlighted that the upcoming conference reflects Pakistan’s commitment to promoting women’s rights and strengthening their role across social, economic, and political spheres,” Pakistan’s foreign office said in a statement.
Previous ministerial meetings have focused on themes such as women’s economic empowerment, combating gender-based violence, and improving access to education and health care.
Pakistan has confirmed it will host the event in early 2026, but the exact dates, venue, and agenda have not yet been announced.
The previous OIC ministerial conference on women was held in Cairo in 2021 and focused on women’s empowerment, protection frameworks, and socio-economic participation.
