ISLAMABAD|CAIRO, JUL 22 /DNA/ – The 10th Round of the Annual Bilateral Consultations (ABC) between Pakistan and Egypt was held virtually today, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to deepening cooperation across multiple sectors and maintaining close coordination on regional and international issues.
The Pakistani delegation was led by Additional Secretary (Middle East) Mr. Zahid Hussain, while the Egyptian side was headed by Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs Ambassador Amr Hamza. Senior officials from both foreign ministries participated, including Pakistan’s Ambassador to Egypt, H.E. Mr. Aamir Shouket, and Egypt’s Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Ihab Mohamed Abdelhamid Hassan.
During the consultations, the two sides conducted a comprehensive review of their bilateral relations, underscoring the strong coordination between the leadership of both countries on key regional and global matters. They noted that this high-level engagement continues to provide significant momentum to the growing partnership.
The delegations discussed the full spectrum of Pakistan-Egypt cooperation and reviewed progress under existing bilateral mechanisms. Both sides agreed to further expand and diversify collaboration in trade and investment, education, culture, science, information technology, and other areas of mutual interest. They also emphasized the importance of promoting greater people-to-people exchanges and maintaining the momentum of high-level visits and dialogues.
Reaffirming their commitment to close cooperation at multilateral forums, including the United Nations and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), both delegations pledged mutual support on issues of shared concern.
The talks were marked by a spirit of warmth and fraternity, reflecting the traditionally cordial relations between the two nations. Expressing satisfaction with the positive trajectory of bilateral ties, both sides agreed to maintain regular engagement and hold the next round of the Annual Bilateral Consultations in Cairo on mutually convenient dates.
