ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar had a minor slip while greeting Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday.
The incident happened as Dar stepped forward to welcome the visiting dignitary. He briefly lost his balance and stumbled, but staff and security personnel quickly rushed to help him. Dar was not hurt and continued with the official proceedings without any delay.
Despite the small mishap, the high-level meeting went ahead smoothly. Both sides held their scheduled talks as planned, focusing on important regional matters.
Pakistan Hosts Key Regional Talks
The meeting formed part of a larger diplomatic gathering hosted by Pakistan. Senior officials from Egypt, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia took part in the discussions. Pakistan is currently playing an active role in backchannel efforts to reduce tensions between the United States and Iran.
These talks remain highly sensitive. Pakistani officials are facilitating indirect dialogue between the two sides. There has been some speculation about possible involvement of senior American figures, including JD Vance, but nothing has been officially confirmed yet.
Video of the Incident Goes Viral
A short video of Dar’s stumble quickly spread online. Many people shared the clip on social media, but the light moment did not overshadow the serious diplomatic work taking place. Pakistani leaders continue to position the country as an important bridge in regional peace efforts.
Observers noted that such small incidents can happen to anyone, especially during formal ceremonies. Dar appeared composed and carried on with his duties as usual after the brief stumble.
The visit by the Egyptian Foreign Minister highlights Pakistan’s growing efforts to strengthen ties with key Muslim countries while also helping ease bigger international tensions. Officials from all sides described the meetings as productive and focused on stability in the region.
Pakistan’s role as a facilitator has gained attention in recent weeks, especially as indirect talks with Iran continue through Pakistani channels. The government remains hopeful that these efforts will help bring calm to the troubled Middle East.
