Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs Hosts Pakistani Ambassador for Bilateral Talks

The Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs (ECFA), one of Egypt’s leading foreign policy think tanks, hosted Ambassador Aamir Shouket of Pakistan for an official meeting with Ambassador Mohamed Al-Orabi, President of the Council and former Egyptian Foreign Minister.

The meeting reflected the growing momentum in Egypt–Pakistan relations and underscored both sides’ interest in exploring new avenues for cooperation across regional and global platforms.

Ambassador Shouket and Ambassador Al-Orabi exchanged views on the current trajectory of bilateral relations and identified potential sectors for enhanced collaboration, including political dialogue, trade, cultural exchange, and regional peace efforts. The discussion also highlighted the importance of institutional partnerships and think tank engagement in supporting foreign policy dialogue.

Ambassador Shouket provided an overview of the latest developments in South Asia, including matters of regional security and diplomatic priorities. The conversation also touched on Egypt’s pivotal role in regional diplomacy and its expanding engagement with Asian partners.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation through people-to-people contacts, high-level visits, and increased collaboration between policy institutions such as ECFA and their counterparts in Pakistan.