Pakistan, Saudi, Turkish and Egyptian foreign ministers review regional situation

ANTALYA: The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt met on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum and discussed what Pakistan’s Foreign Office described as evolving regional dynamics.

According to the Foreign Office, the meeting brought together 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.

In a post on X on Saturday, the Foreign Office said the four ministers exchanged views on regional developments and underscored the importance of diplomacy and dialogue for peace, stability and shared prosperity.

The foreign ministers exchanged views on evolving regional dynamics, reaffirming the vital role of dialogue and diplomacy in promoting peace, stability and shared prosperity.

The Foreign Office added that the ministers also agreed on the need to carry forward their coordination and broaden cooperation in areas of common interest.

The foreign ministers expressed a shared commitment to advancing this partnership, deepening coordination and expanding collaboration across key areas of mutual interest.

Follow-up to earlier meetings

The Antalya meeting followed two earlier meetings among the same four countries held before the announcement of a ceasefire aimed at halting the US-Israeli war on Iran. One of those meetings took place in Riyadh on the margins of a consultative ministerial gathering, while the second was held in Islamabad.

The ceasefire is set to expire on April 22.

Pakistan has in recent weeks been engaged in diplomatic efforts focused on ending the conflict in the Middle East. Islamabad hosted direct Iran-US talks on April 11, describing them as the highest-level engagement between the two sides since 1979.

Both delegations left Islamabad on Sunday after the talks concluded without an agreement, but also without a breakdown.

Egypt outlines broader coordination

Also on Saturday, Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr Badr Abdelatty said Egypt was working closely with Pakistan on a framework intended to secure a lasting peace between the United States and Iran.

He said Egypt, Turkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia were coordinating a wider regional effort aimed at preventing renewed escalation and preparing the basis for a post-war security arrangement.

Abdelatty also stressed the importance of safeguarding Gulf states and ensuring stability in energy markets, supply chains and food security.

The latest meeting in Antalya reflects continued engagement among the four countries as they remain in contact over regional developments and diplomatic efforts linked to the conflict involving Iran.