In a significant diplomatic move, foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Türkiye have reiterated their endorsement of the ongoing negotiation dialogue between the United States and Iran. This came during a high-level meeting in Cairo, where efforts to ease regional tensions and promote diplomatic resolutions were at the forefront of discussions.
The meeting 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. These officials gathered under a four-country consultation framework to deliberate on recent developments in the Middle East. Among their primary objectives was to support diplomatic engagement following the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran and to address the security situation in Lebanon.
In a collective statement, the four nations underscored their full backing of the US-Iran negotiations, expressing optimism that successful outcomes could bolster regional security, enhance stability, and mitigate ongoing conflicts. The ministers stressed the critical need for diplomatic solutions to the region’s crises and called for increased international collaboration to tackle these challenges.
Post-meeting, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi hosted the foreign ministers, commending the heightened coordination among Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Türkiye. He acknowledged these countries as pivotal players in regional security and emphasized the necessity of supporting the US-Iran agreement’s implementation and ensuring the success of the negotiation process.