Quadrilateral moot reviews evolving regional situation

FM Dar says the focus of the discussion with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt was on advancing peace and stability
Islamabad
The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt reviewed the evolving regional situation during a high-level quadrilateral meeting in Islamabad, the Foreign Office said on Sunday.
Convened at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, the participants of the meeting discussed issues of mutual interest as well, the FO said.
After the moot ended, Dar posted on X that he was pleased to welcome the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt to Islamabad for consultations.
“Grateful for their presence at this critical moment, reflecting our strong fraternal ties. Our candid and constructive discussions focus on the evolving regional situation and advancing peace and stability, while strengthening our partnership and deepening cooperation across diverse domains,” he posted on X.

The quadrilateral mechanism is being viewed as a key diplomatic track feeding into wider efforts to end the conflict, with a focus on consolidating regional backing for de-escalation, aligning positions ahead of any possible US-Iran talks, and facilitating dialogue.
Though neither Washington nor Tehran attended the meet, it is still being viewed as a preparatory step toward a broader diplomatic opening.
Egyptian FM Abdelatty and Turkiye’s FM Hakan Fidan landed in Pakistan on Saturday night, while Saudi Arabia’s Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud arrived on Sunday afternoon.
Several roads leading to Islamabad’s Red Zone — where key government buildings and diplomatic missions are based — were sealed off, AFP reporters said. Security was tight and the driveway of the foreign ministry was decorated with the flags of all four countries.