Pakistan holds talks with Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt on Iran war

The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkey will meet in Islamabad on Sunday, as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran hits the 30-day mark.

Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote Saturday on the social platform X that Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrived in Islamabad “along with Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia and Egypt for consultations on efforts aimed at de-escalation in the region.”

Fidan and Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Sunday and “reaffirmed strong Pakistan–Türkiye ties, discussed regional developments incl. Iran, and stressed dialogue, de-escalation, diplomacy & coordination for peace and stability,” the ministry wrote on X.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty also arrived on Islambad on Saturday, with the ministry touting the “close and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Egypt and their continued coordination on regional and international issues.”

Abdelatty arrived at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday for a meeting with Dar on “regional developments and matters of mutual interest,” the foreign ministry wrote on X.

Egypt’s state information service wrote Saturday that Abdelatty will take part in a “quadrilateral ministerial meeting to discuss escalating military tensions in the region.”

“Discussions are expected to focus on recent developments related to regional military escalation and ongoing diplomatic efforts to contain tensions and promote de-escalation,” the Egyptian government added. “The talks come amid heightened concerns about regional stability, with participating countries seeking to coordinate their stances and support political solutions to emerging crises.”

Dar also met Sunday with Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan al Saud for “in-depth discussions on evolving regional developments, emphasizing the importance of dialogue, de-escalation, and coordinated efforts for peace and stability in the region, while reaffirming their commitment to further strengthening Pakistan-Saudi Arabia ties,” the Pakistani foreign ministry wrote on X.

The convening of the four foreign ministers comes as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, with negotiations between the Trump administration and officials in Tehran so far yet to end hostilities. Pakistani officials have acted as mediators between the two sides.

One major downstream effect of the conflict has been Iran limiting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a move that has increased oil prices and rattled markets globally.

On Saturday, Dar wrote on X that the Iranian government agreed to allow 20 more ships under the Pakistani flag to pass through the strait, with two ships to cross daily. Shortly after that announcement, the Pakistani foreign ministry wrote on X that he and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone call, during which Dar “emphasized the need for de-escalation, stressing that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path for lasting peace.

“This is a welcome and constructive gesture by Iran and deserves appreciation. It is a harbinger of peace and will help usher stability in the region,” Dar wrote of the Iranian government allowing Pakistani ships through the Strait of Hormuz. “This positive announcement marks a meaningful step toward peace and will strengthen our collective efforts in that direction.

“Dialogue, diplomacy, and such confidence-building measures are the only way forward.”

Dar then tagged Vice President Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Araghchi and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.

President Trump said earlier this week that Vance, Rubio, Witkoff and Jared Kushner, his son-in-law, are involved in negotiations with Iranian officials on ending the war.

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