Pakistan to Host Saudi, Turkish, Egyptian Foreign Ministers for Talks on Iran War

Pakistan has announced that starting Sunday, it will host a two-day meeting of the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt. The main focus of the summit will be the ongoing war with Iran and efforts to reduce tensions in the region. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry stated that the discussions will concentrate on ways to prevent the conflict from expanding and managing its consequences.

According to an official statement from Islamabad, the foreign ministers of the four countries will hold “in-depth discussions” on recent developments and ways to ease tensions. This meeting takes place as Pakistan seeks to position itself as a potential venue for negotiations between the United States and Iran.

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the aim of the meeting is to establish a mechanism to reduce tensions. He added that the four countries will examine the direction of the ongoing negotiations related to the war and what measures can be taken to prevent the crisis from spreading.

In recent weeks, these four countries have played a role in mediation efforts between Washington and Tehran. The current war, which began on February 28 with military action by the United States and Israel, has raised concerns about the security of energy routes and trade pathways in the region—routes that are critically important to the global economy.

Reports indicate that Pakistan has conveyed the United States’ proposal to end the war to Tehran and expressed its readiness to host negotiations. Some Iranian officials have also stated that if talks take place, Pakistan or Turkey could serve as the venue.

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, has said that talks with Iran are “going very well,” but Iranian officials have rejected any direct negotiations with Washington. At the same time, Tehran is reviewing a 15-point plan presented by the United States. Sources report that the plan covers topics including Iran’s nuclear program, missile development, and the status of the Strait of Hormuz.

The Turkish Foreign Minister also stated at a meeting in Istanbul that the emerging new multipolar world order requires a solution to protect vital energy and trade routes. He emphasized that Turkey’s high-level talks aim to define “practical steps” to end the war and prevent further harm to the region and the global economy.