Quadrilateral FMs meeting backs Pakistan's initiative to host US-Iran talks

Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt on Sunday expressed full support for Pakistan's initiative to host peace talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad.

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar said in a televised message that participants agreed that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path to achieving lasting peace and emphasized the need to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East.

Dar said he had briefed the visiting foreign ministers on the prospects of potential talks between the United States and Iran, noting that both sides have expressed confidence in Pakistan's role as a facilitator.

Dar said that the meeting also decided to establish a committee comprising senior officials from the four foreign ministries to enhance coordination and explore avenues for deeper cooperation among the participating countries.

The meeting focused on the evolving regional situation and efforts to de-escalate tensions and end ongoing conflicts, said Dar, adding that the initiative received strong backing from all participating countries.

The ministers voiced concern over the humanitarian and economic impact of ongoing conflicts, saying the continuation of hostilities would only lead to further destruction and instability, said Dar.

Visiting foreign ministers reaffirmed their commitment to supporting efforts aimed at creating conditions for structured negotiations between relevant parties, said the Pakistani foreign minister who hosted the meeting