In a recent high-level meeting in Cairo, foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Türkiye expressed their backing for the ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran. The discussions aimed to ease regional tensions and advance diplomatic solutions. The gathering featured Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, and Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, convening under the framework of a four-country consultation mechanism.
The ministers focused on recent developments in the Middle East, particularly the efforts to reduce regional frictions and foster diplomatic engagement in light of a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran. Additionally, they addressed the security challenges in Lebanon, underscoring the need for continued coordination to avert further instability in the region.
A joint statement issued by the four nations underscored their full support for the US-Iran negotiation process, highlighting the potential benefits of successful talks in enhancing regional security, promoting stability, and reducing conflicts across the Middle East. The ministers emphasized the critical role of diplomatic solutions in addressing ongoing crises and called for greater international cooperation to tackle regional challenges.
Following the meeting, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with the ministers, commending the strengthened coordination among Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Türkiye. He lauded these countries as vital contributors to regional security and stressed the importance of supporting the implementation of the US-Iran agreement and ensuring the success of the negotiation efforts.