Antalya (TDI): Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt held discussions on evolving regional developments on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Office.
The meeting included Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, and Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr Badr Abdelatty.
The FO said the ministers exchanged views on changing regional dynamics and reaffirmed the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in promoting peace, stability, and shared prosperity.
They also expressed a shared commitment to strengthening cooperation, improving coordination, and expanding collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
These discussions come amid ongoing diplomatic efforts by Pakistan and its partners to help de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. In recent weeks, Pakistan has hosted and facilitated talks between the United States and Iran, including a round held in Islamabad on April 11. Although those discussions ended without an agreement, both sides remained engaged, and a possible follow-up round is being considered.
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Earlier, similar consultations among the four countries were held in Riyadh and Islamabad as part of coordinated efforts to support a ceasefire and encourage dialogue.
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Abdelatty said his country is working closely with Pakistan on a framework aimed at achieving lasting peace between the US and Iran. He added that Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt are coordinating broader regional efforts to prevent further escalation and to support post-conflict stability.
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The ministers also emphasized the need to safeguard Gulf security and ensure stability in energy supplies, global trade routes, and food security.
