R4 Foreign Ministers Meet in Cairo to Discuss Regional De-escalation
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- Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt, and Türkiye met in Cairo for the fourth meeting of the R4 grouping.
- The ministers reviewed regional developments and de-escalation efforts, including Pakistan's mediation related to a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding.
- Discussions also addressed Israeli military escalation against Lebanon, emphasizing the need for continued coordination to restore regional security and stability.
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan participated in the fourth meeting of the four-country R4 grouping in Cairo on Sunday. The gathering brought together Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Egypt's Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty, and Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
The ministers focused on reviewing the latest regional developments and ongoing de-escalation efforts. A key point of discussion was Pakistan's mediation role concerning a memorandum of understanding signed between the United States and Iran.
The meeting also addressed the Israeli military escalation against Lebanon. The participating ministers stressed the importance of sustained coordination and consultations to advance diplomatic tracks, mitigate the crisis's repercussions, and ultimately restore security and stability across the region.
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