In a significant diplomatic meeting in Cairo, 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 talks, part of a four-country consultation mechanism, aim to ease tensions and find diplomatic solutions to regional issues.
The assembly 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. Discussions centered on recent developments in the Middle East, particularly the efforts to lessen regional tensions and support diplomatic engagement following the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran. The ministers also reviewed the security situation in Lebanon, emphasizing the need for continued coordination to avert further instability.
In a joint statement, the four nations reiterated their full support for the US-Iran negotiation process. They highlighted that successful talks could enhance regional security, foster stability, and reduce conflicts across the area. The ministers underscored the importance of pursuing diplomatic avenues to address ongoing crises and called for increased international cooperation to tackle regional challenges.
Following the meeting, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with the ministers, commending the strengthening collaboration among the four countries. He recognized Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Türkiye as pivotal contributors to regional security and stressed the importance of supporting the US-Iran agreement’s implementation to ensure the success of the negotiation process.