Pakistan, Aug. 16 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty with the two sides discussing bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments. During the call, Abdelatty conveyed warm greetings to Pakistan's leadership, government and people on the country's Independence Day and extended his wishes for continued peace, progress and prosperity. Dar and Abdelatty reaffirmed the close and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Egypt and expressed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The two foreign ministers also agreed to promote high-level exchanges and closer institutional engagement betwe...