Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held talks over telephone with the foreign ministers of Turkiye and Egypt to discuss the regional situation, especially a possible deal between the US and Iran to end the conflict.

Talking to Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan of Turkiye on Saturday night, the two leaders exchanged views on the evolving regional situation and welcomed the encouraging progress towards an understanding between the US and Iran.

They expressed hope that these positive developments would pave the way for lasting peace and stability in the region, a Foreign Office spokesperson said in a statement on Sunday.

Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact on further developments.

Meanwhile, Ishaq Dar and Egypt’s Foreign Minister Dr Badr Abdelatty expressed hope that the recent positive developments in the region would contribute to lasting peace, security, and stability across the Middle East.

During their conversation on Saturday night, the two leaders discussed the latest regional developments, including progress towards an understanding between the US and Iran, the Foreign Office spokesperson said in a press release on Sunday.

Both sides agreed to maintain close contact.