Foreign ministers from Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey have welcomed the recent US-Iran agreement, stressing that any future arrangements should consider the security and stability of countries across the region.

Leaders Welcome Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding

The position was outlined in a joint statement issued after a consultative meeting in Cairo attended by Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.

The ministers welcomed the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran on June 18, describing it as a positive step toward reducing tensions in the region.

Focus on Regional Security and Stability

The leaders said the agreement could help prevent threats to regional security, energy markets, shipping routes, global supply chains, and international trade. They also called for a swift continuation of negotiations to achieve a lasting and mutually acceptable solution to outstanding issues.

Key priorities highlighted during the meeting included:

Strengthening security and stability across the Gulf region
Addressing concerns of regional countries during negotiations
Protecting global trade routes and energy markets
Promoting long-term peace and collective security
Supporting continued diplomatic dialogue between the US and Iran

Gulf and Levant Concerns Highlighted

The ministers emphasized that future negotiations should take into account the concerns of countries across the Middle East, particularly regarding the security of Gulf Arab states and the Levant. They noted that regional cooperation remains essential for achieving sustainable peace and stability.

Palestinian Cause Remains Central

The meeting also focused on developments in the Gaza Strip, the occupied West Bank, and East Jerusalem. The ministers reaffirmed that the Palestinian cause remains a key pillar in efforts to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East.

They reiterated their support for:

The Palestinian people's right to self-determination
The establishment of an independent Palestinian state
A state based on the June 4, 1967 borders
East Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian state
Relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions

Call for Lasting Regional Peace

The four countries stressed that diplomacy and dialogue remain the best path toward resolving regional challenges and ensuring long-term stability. They expressed hope that the US-Iran agreement would pave the way for broader cooperation and a more secure future for the Middle East.

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