Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, T\u00fcrkiye and Egypt on Sunday expressed full support for Pakistan\u2019s initiative to facilitate peace talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, as the four-nation meeting underscored diplomacy as the only viable path to end the ongoing regional conflict.<\/p>\n
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, addressing a joint press interaction after the second round of quadrilateral consultations, said the visiting foreign ministers endorsed Pakistan\u2019s role in hosting potential US-Iran negotiations and appreciated its efforts to promote de-escalation.<\/p>\n
The meeting, held in Islamabad following the inaugural session in Riyadh on March 19, involved extensive deliberations on the evolving regional situation, with participants voicing concern over the devastating humanitarian and economic consequences of the ongoing conflict.<\/p>\n
The four foreign ministers agreed that the war serves no party\u2019s interest and only leads to widespread destruction, emphasizing the importance of unity among Muslim countries during the crisis. They reiterated their collective commitment to containing the situation, reducing risks of further military escalation, and creating conducive conditions for structured negotiations between relevant stakeholders.<\/p>\n
Dar said Pakistan had briefed the participants on the prospects of US-Iran talks in Islamabad, adding that the initiative had received unanimous backing from the participating countries.<\/p>\n
The ministers also stressed adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter, including respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, while advocating dialogue and diplomacy as the only sustainable means to restore peace and stability in the region.<\/p>\n
In a move aimed at strengthening coordination, the four countries agreed to establish a committee comprising senior foreign ministry officials to develop modalities for enhanced cooperation through mutual consultation.<\/p>\n
Dar highlighted Pakistan\u2019s ongoing diplomatic outreach, noting that both Washington and Tehran had expressed confidence in Islamabad\u2019s facilitation role. He added that Pakistan would be honoured to host meaningful negotiations in the coming days aimed at achieving a comprehensive and lasting resolution to the conflict.<\/p>\n
The foreign minister further said that China and the United Nations had also extended support for Pakistan\u2019s peace initiative, alongside backing from several other international partners.<\/p>\n
Reaffirming Pakistan\u2019s commitment, Dar said the country would continue its efforts with sincerity and determination to help bring an end to the conflict and promote lasting regional peace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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