Islamabad is set to host a high-level diplomatic visit as foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt arrive for crucial talks. The visit underscores Pakistan’s growing role in regional diplomacy and efforts to ease tensions.
According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt will arrive in Islamabad tomorrow for a two-day official visit.
The visit is being held at the invitation of Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, reflecting close ties between the countries.
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Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt to Visit Islamabad for Consultations
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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud will visit Pakistan from March 29 to 30. He will be joined by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr, who are also scheduled to arrive in Islamabad, the spokesperson confirmed.
Focus on regional situation
During their stay, the three foreign ministers will engage in detailed discussions on a range of issues. A key focus of the talks will be the evolving regional situation, with particular attention on efforts to reduce tensions and promote stability.
The visiting dignitaries are also expected to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during their visit. These engagements aim to strengthen diplomatic coordination and explore avenues for enhanced cooperation among the countries.
Invitation, diplomatic outreach
The Foreign Office highlighted that the visit comes as part of Pakistan’s broader diplomatic outreach.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar had extended invitations to the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt, reinforcing Pakistan’s commitment to regional dialogue and collaboration.
The four nations have been involved in trying to mediate between Washington and Tehran in the war launched by the US and Israel on February 28, and all are acutely vulnerable to threats to energy supplies and trade routes.
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the meeting would seek to establish a mechanism aimed at de-escalation.
“We would discuss where the negotiations in this war are heading and how these four countries assess the situation and what can be done," he told broadcaster A Haber late on Friday.
Just a day ago, Dar had held a telephone conversation with the Egyptian foreign minister. During the call, both leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and emphasized the need for dialogue, restraint, and joint efforts to ensure peace and stability. They also reaffirmed their commitment to supporting all initiatives aimed at promoting regional peace and prosperity.
Earlier this week, Pakistan expressed its willingness to step in as a mediator between Iran and the United States, offering to host talks if both sides agree. The Foreign Office had confirmed that Islamabad is prepared to host potential negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi, in an interview with CNN on Tuesday, stated that Pakistan is open to playing a constructive diplomatic role.
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“If both sides agree, Pakistan is always ready to host talks,” Andrabi said, emphasizing Islamabad’s readiness to facilitate dialogue between the two nations.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also chaired a high-level meeting a few days ago to review diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. The crucial meeting brought together top military leadership, federal ministers, and senior officials.
According to sources, the participants discussed Pakistan’s role in facilitating dialogue between Iran and the United States to de-escalate the war.
The meeting also reviewed the option of hosting negotiations in Pakistan to help resolve the conflict. Sources said the prime minister issued instructions to take necessary steps in preparation for potentially hosting such talks if both sides agree.
Pakistan has conveyed to Tehran a US proposal for ending the war and offered to host talks, with Iranian officials indicating any negotiations could take place in Pakistan or Turkey.
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US President Donald Trump has said talks with Iran were going "very well," but Tehran denies talking with Washington.
Iran has been reviewing the 15-point US proposal, although one official has dismissed it as "one-sided and unfair". Its demands range from dismantling Iran's nuclear programme to curbing its missile development and effectively handing over control of the Strait of Hormuz, according to sources and reports.
Turkey's Fidan told an Istanbul conference on Saturday that the world's new "polycentric system" requires a solution to guarding vital energy and trade routes. He said Turkey's high-level dialogue aims to swiftly chart out "actionable steps" to end the war before there is further destruction to the region and global economy.
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