Dar Leads Diplomatic Effort with Saudi, Turkish, Egyptian Counterparts
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Sunday that Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt discussed pathways to achieve an early and permanent end to the ongoing Middle East conflict. He shared these remarks after a high-level quadrilateral meeting held in Islamabad.
Dar noted that the consultations followed an earlier round in Riyadh on March 19, 2026. Moreover, he described the discussions as detailed and constructive, focusing on reducing tensions and preventing further escalation. The participating ministers also met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during their visit.
Furthermore, Dar emphasized that all four countries agreed the war has caused severe humanitarian and economic damage across the region. He stressed that continued conflict would only deepen instability, while unity among Muslim nations remains critical in addressing shared challenges.
Support Grows for Dialogue as Pakistan Facilitates Wider Diplomacy
Meanwhile, Dar briefed his counterparts on potential US-Iran talks expected to take place in Islamabad. According to him, all participating countries expressed strong support for facilitating dialogue and creating conditions for structured negotiations.
In addition, Dar held separate bilateral meetings with Hakan Fidan, Badr Abdelatty, and Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. These discussions focused on strengthening cooperation and addressing regional developments.
Officials stated that the quadrilateral mechanism aims to align positions ahead of broader diplomatic engagement. Although neither Washington nor Tehran attended, the meeting is seen as a preparatory step toward potential negotiations.
Pakistan has intensified diplomatic outreach in recent weeks, engaging global and regional partners to de-escalate tensions. Analysts believe Islamabad’s mediation efforts could help open space for ceasefire discussions, although outcomes remain uncertain.
