In a recent high-level meeting in Cairo, foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Türkiye voiced their strong support for the ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran. The meeting, which aimed to promote regional peace and encourage diplomatic resolutions, was attended by Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
The ministers, who convened under a four-country consultation mechanism, assessed the latest developments in the Middle East. Their discussions included strategies to de-escalate regional tensions and bolster diplomatic engagement following the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran. The security situation in Lebanon was also on the agenda, with a shared emphasis on maintaining coordination to avert further instability.
In their collective statement, the four nations reiterated full backing for the US-Iran negotiation process. They highlighted that successful talks could enhance regional security, foster stability, and help mitigate ongoing conflicts in the area. The ministers underscored the need for diplomatic approaches to current crises and called for increased international collaboration to tackle regional issues.
After the meeting, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi commended the participating ministers for their growing cooperation. He acknowledged Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Türkiye as pivotal players in ensuring regional security and emphasized the necessity of supporting the implementation of the US-Iran agreement to ensure the success of the negotiations.