ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will host the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt in Islamabad starting Sunday for two days of talks on the ongoing war involving Iran.
The high-level meeting comes as Islamabad positions itself as a potential venue for direct negotiations between the United States and Iran.
Focus on De-escalation Efforts
The four countries’ foreign ministers will hold in-depth discussions on a range of issues, including efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry stated that the talks aim to address the month-old conflict launched by the US and Israel on February 28.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the meeting would seek to establish a mechanism for de-escalation. He added that the four nations would assess the situation and determine actionable steps to end the war before further destruction and global economic harm.
Pakistan’s Mediating Role
Pakistan has been actively shuttling messages between Washington and Tehran. It has conveyed a US proposal to Iran and offered to host talks. Iranian officials have indicated that negotiations could take place in Pakistan or Turkiye.
The visiting ministers are Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, Hakan Fidan of Turkiye, and Dr. Badr Abdelatty of Egypt. They were invited by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
The conflict has raised serious concerns over threats to energy supplies and vital trade routes, affecting all four countries. The talks reflect a joint diplomatic push by these nations to promote stability in the Middle East.
This initiative underscores Pakistan’s growing role as a bridge in regional diplomacy during a critical time.