Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with delegations from Indonesia and Egypt during a United Nations Security Council session. The talks zeroed in on the dire situation in Gaza.

Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Khan confirmed Dar first sat down with Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi. The two reviewed bilateral ties and pledged to deepen the brotherly relations between Islamabad and Jakarta.

They turned quickly to Gaza and the West Bank. Both sides agreed to ramp up cooperation, sticking to international law and UN resolutions. Their goal: a just, lasting peace for Palestine.

Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo plans a visit to Pakistan in December 2025. Dar and Marsudi called it a key move to bolster their partnership.

Dar then met Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry. The leaders voiced satisfaction over cooperation across multiple sectors.

Gaza dominated that conversation too. They stressed full compliance with international law. Humanitarian aid must flow urgently into the territory, they said. Close coordination on these fronts is essential, according to officials.

The meetings took place amid heightened UN Security Council focus on the Middle East. Gaza has seen relentless violence since October 2023, with tens of thousands killed, mostly civilians. Aid groups report severe shortages of food, water and medicine.

Pakistan has consistently pushed for a ceasefire and Palestinian statehood at the UN. Dar’s engagements reflect Islamabad’s drive to rally support from Muslim-majority nations.

Indonesia and Egypt, both vocal on Palestine, share Pakistan’s stance. Jakarta has boosted aid shipments to Gaza. Cairo mediates between Israel and Hamas while hosting displaced Palestinians from northern Gaza.

No specific outcomes emerged from the talks. But officials described the mood as constructive. Pakistan’s Foreign Office highlighted the shared commitment to UN principles.

Widodo’s trip comes at a key time. Pakistan eyes stronger economic links with Southeast Asia. Trade between the two hit $2.5 billion last year, per government data.

Egypt-Pakistan ties run deep too. Military and economic pacts date back decades. Recent joint ventures target energy and defense.

Dar’s UNSC stint highlights Pakistan’s non-permanent seat, held until 2026. The council debates Gaza weekly, often deadlocked by vetoes from permanent members.