In a bid to foster regional stability, foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Türkiye have declared their endorsement of the ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran. This announcement emerged from a high-level meeting in Cairo, where the leaders gathered to discuss efforts to ease regional tensions through diplomacy.
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 convened under a four-country consultation framework. The meeting focused on reviewing the current developments in the Middle East, especially the diplomatic engagement following the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran. Security concerns in Lebanon were also on the agenda, with a mutual emphasis on the need for sustained coordination to avert further instability.
A joint statement from the four nations underscored their comprehensive support for the US-Iran dialogue, highlighting the potential of these talks to bolster regional security, enhance stability, and mitigate conflicts. The ministers underscored the necessity of diplomatic avenues for resolving ongoing crises and urged for heightened international collaboration to tackle regional issues.
Following the diplomatic discussions, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with the ministers, commending the increasing cooperation among the quartet. He applauded Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Türkiye as pivotal players in ensuring regional security and emphasized the critical role of supporting the US-Iran agreement to ensure the success of the negotiations.