Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke with the Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty.

The two leaders exchanged views on the ongoing situation in the Middle East, particularly the developments in Gaza and Palestine.

They also discussed regional diplomatic efforts and coordination ahead of the forthcoming Summit scheduled to take place in Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday.

Meanwhile Ishaq Dar on Saturday spoke with the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov. They discussed the situation in the Middle East and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

The two ministers also exchanged views on the broader efforts by Arab-Islamic countries to promote peace and stability in the region, as well as on the forthcoming summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.