In a high-level meeting held in Cairo, foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Türkiye have reaffirmed their support for ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran. The discussions were part of a four-country consultation mechanism aimed at reducing regional tensions and promoting diplomatic solutions. The gathering included 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 reviewed the latest developments in the Middle East, focusing on efforts to ease regional tensions and support diplomatic engagement following a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran. They also assessed the security situation in Lebanon, stressing the importance of continued coordination to prevent further instability in the region. The meeting underscored the significance of diplomatic solutions to ongoing crises.
In a joint statement, the four countries expressed their full backing for the US-Iran negotiation process, underscoring that successful talks could enhance regional security, foster stability, and help in reducing conflicts across the Middle East. They emphasized the need for increased international cooperation to address the challenges facing the region.
Following the meeting, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with the participating ministers, commending the growing cooperation among the four nations. He highlighted Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Türkiye as essential contributors to regional security and stressed the importance of supporting the implementation of the US-Iran agreement to ensure the success of the negotiation process.