Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia foreign ministers discuss US-Iran negotiations and regional developments
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad participated in a quadrilateral meeting with the foreign ministers of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan on Friday, on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. The meeting reviewed progress in the US-Iran negotiations and assessed regional developments. This was the third meeting under the quadrilateral mechanism, following sessions in Riyadh and Islamabad. Discussions focused on strengthening coordination in response to evolving regional dynamics, monitoring US-Iran negotiations, and advancing joint efforts to de-escalate tensions and restore security and stability. The ministers also addressed prospects for the regional order after the current war. The Minister underscored the importance of intensified coordination given the region’s sensitive circumstances and welcomed the outcomes of the first meeting of senior officials under the Quartet Mechanism. The ministers exchanged assessments of the war’s economic repercussions on the global economy, covering impacts on international shipping, supply chains, food and energy security, and oil prices. They agreed to maintain close coordination and consultation and to continue supporting the success of the US-Iran negotiations to promote de-escalation and restore calm, security, and stability across the region.
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