Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty have condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed their solidarity with the Kingdom.

According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, the two ministers discussed regional developments during a telephone conversation, expressing concern over the escalating situation and reiterating support for Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and security.

The ministers also discussed the next meeting of the R-4 grouping, comprising Pakistan, Egypt, Türkiye, and Saudi Arabia. The four countries have been coordinating their positions on regional security and diplomatic developments.

They expressed their intention to hold the next R-4 meeting soon to strengthen cooperation and improve coordination on regional issues.

The diplomatic engagement comes amid heightened tensions following attacks attributed to Yemen’s Houthi movement against Saudi territory, including strikes targeting civilian infrastructure.

Pakistan and Egypt have both emphasised the importance of regional stability and cooperation as diplomatic efforts continue to address the growing security concerns.

The latest discussion highlights continued engagement between Islamabad and Cairo as regional governments seek coordinated responses to escalating tensions.