Turkey Invites Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt to Istanbul Regional Meeting
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan invited his Pakistani counterpart to a regional meeting in Istanbul.
- The meeting, scheduled for the end of August, will include Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
- Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar accepted the invitation.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has extended an invitation to Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to attend a significant regional diplomatic gathering in Istanbul. The 4th Regional Foreign Ministers Meeting, set to convene at the end of August, will bring together key nations including Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
The two ministers exchanged views on recent regional developments and discussed efforts aimed at promoting regional peace and stability.
During a phone conversation, Fidan and Dar exchanged views on recent regional developments and discussed efforts aimed at fostering regional peace and stability. The invitation to the Istanbul meeting was formally extended by Minister Fidan, who sought Pakistan's participation in the crucial dialogue.
Foreign Minister Fidan invited the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister to the 4th Regional Foreign Ministers Meeting to be held in Istanbul at the end of this month with the participation of Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Minister Dar accepted the invitation, signaling Pakistan's commitment to engaging in regional cooperation. The meeting is expected to serve as a platform for these nations to coordinate strategies and address shared challenges, reinforcing their collective efforts towards a more stable and prosperous region.
The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister accepted the invitation and confirmed his participation in the meeting.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.