Turkiye’s foreign minister has invited Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar to an Istanbul meeting with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
WEB DESK: Turkiye’s top diplomat has invited Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to an upcoming meeting in Istanbul with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Egypt, according to the supplied report.
The proposed meeting comes amid intensified diplomatic efforts and consultations among key regional countries on developments in the Middle East.
Ishaq Dar invited to Istanbul talks
The invitation was extended by Turkiye’s Foreign Minister, with Ishaq Dar expected to join discussions alongside his Saudi and Egyptian counterparts.
The Istanbul meeting would bring together senior diplomats from Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, providing an opportunity for the four countries to coordinate their positions on major regional issues.
The countries have maintained active diplomatic engagement on regional security, political developments and efforts aimed at reducing tensions.
Focus on regional diplomacy
The meeting comes at a time when Middle Eastern developments have increased the importance of consultations between regional and neighbouring countries.
Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt are among the region’s key diplomatic actors, while Pakistan has also remained engaged in diplomatic efforts concerning regional peace and stability.
A meeting between their foreign ministers could provide a platform for exchanging assessments and discussing possible diplomatic initiatives.
Pakistan’s diplomatic role
Ishaq Dar has been involved in Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement on regional and international issues, including consultations with governments in the Middle East.
Pakistan has repeatedly stressed the importance of dialogue and diplomatic solutions to regional conflicts, while maintaining close relations with Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt.
The Istanbul invitation is expected to further strengthen coordination among the four countries as they assess developments in the region.
Further details regarding the meeting’s date, agenda and participating officials are expected to emerge as diplomatic consultations continue.
