In a significant diplomatic gathering in Cairo, foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Türkiye have collectively expressed their backing for the ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran. This meeting, which sought to address regional tensions and bolster diplomatic initiatives, featured Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. These discussions were conducted under the framework of a four-nation consultation mechanism.
During the meeting, the ministers evaluated the current situation across the Middle East, giving particular attention to efforts aimed at mitigating regional discord and encouraging diplomatic dialogue in light of the memorandum of understanding achieved between Washington and Tehran. Additionally, they assessed the security landscape in Lebanon, underscoring the necessity for sustained cooperation to avert further instability in the region.
In a collective statement, the four nations reaffirmed their full endorsement of the US-Iran negotiation process. They emphasized that successful dialogue could play a crucial role in enhancing regional security, fostering stability, and diminishing conflicts throughout the area. The ministers stressed the critical need for pursuing diplomatic resolutions to ongoing crises and urged for increased international collaboration to tackle the challenges facing the region.
Following their discussions, the ministers were received by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, who commended the enhanced coordination among the four countries. He recognized Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Türkiye as pivotal players in maintaining regional security and underscored the importance of supporting the implementation of the US-Iran agreement to ensure the negotiation process’s success. El-Sisi’s remarks highlighted the collective commitment to fostering a more stable and secure Middle East through diplomatic channels.