Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with the Foreign Minister of Algeria, Ahmed Attaf.         

He apprised the Alegrian Foreign Minister of the evolving regional situation and heightened tensions arising from India's inflammatory rhetoric and its unilateral measures against Pakistan, including holding the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance.

The Algerian Foreign Minister emphasized the need for restraint and de-escalation by both sides.

He reaffirmed Algeria's commitment to coordinate and cooperate with Pakistan within the framework of the UN Security Council.

The two sides agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, including economy, trade and defence.