In a bid to ease regional tensions and support diplomatic efforts, foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Türkiye have expressed their backing for the ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran. The high-level meeting, held in Cairo, 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 as part of a four-country consultation mechanism.
The ministers convened to assess the recent developments in the Middle East, focusing on initiatives to lower tensions and foster diplomatic dialogue following a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran. Among the topics of discussion was the security situation in Lebanon, with an emphasis on maintaining continued coordination to avert further instability in the region.
In a joint statement, the four nations underscored their full support for the US-Iran negotiations. They highlighted that successful talks could bolster regional security, enhance stability, and mitigate conflicts across the area. The ministers reaffirmed the importance of seeking diplomatic resolutions to ongoing crises and called for increased international cooperation to tackle regional challenges.
Following the discussions, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with the foreign ministers, commending the enhanced collaboration among the four countries. He acknowledged Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Türkiye as pivotal players in regional security and underscored the necessity of supporting the implementation of the US-Iran agreement to ensure the success of the negotiation process.