In a recent high-level meeting in Cairo, foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Türkiye pledged their support for ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran. This gathering aimed to ease regional tensions and promote diplomatic solutions through a four-country consultation mechanism. The meeting saw the participation of Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
During the discussions, the ministers reviewed recent developments in the Middle East, focusing on efforts to reduce regional tensions and support diplomatic engagement, particularly following the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran. They also addressed the security situation in Lebanon, emphasizing the necessity of continued coordination to prevent further instability in the region.
The four countries issued a joint statement expressing their full support for the US-Iran negotiation process. They highlighted that successful talks could significantly strengthen regional security, promote stability, and help reduce conflicts across the Middle East. The ministers underscored the importance of pursuing diplomatic solutions to ongoing crises and called for enhanced international cooperation to tackle regional challenges.
Following the meeting, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received the participating ministers, commending the increased coordination among the four nations. He acknowledged Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Türkiye as key contributors to regional security and emphasized the importance of supporting the implementation of the US-Iran agreement to ensure the success of the negotiation process.