R4 Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional, International Issues with Counterparts from France, Germany, Italy, the UK

   Istanbul, October 24, 2026, SPA -- The foreign ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (R4), as well as the foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom, met in Istanbul on October 23, 2026.
   The ministers discussed various issues of regional and international importance, namely US/Israel-Iran conflict, Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the need for a negotiated two-state solution, the appalling Houthi militia attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of Yemen, safety and freedom of navigation, escalated tension in the straits of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab, and the Black Sea. They expressed their commitment to continue contributing toward diplomatic efforts aimed at promoting peace and stability in the region and beyond, and addressing the security, economic, and trade implications of these issues.
   The ministers agreed on the urgent need to address regional conflicts through dialogue, diplomacy, and de-escalation. In accordance with the relevant UN Resolutions, they emphasized the need for finding lasting negotiated solutions to all outstanding conflicts.
   The ministers agreed to continue the dialogue in this format with a view to preventing conflicts and advancing peace and stability in the region.
   -- SPA