Cairo: Foreign Ministers from Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye convened in Cairo on June 21, 2026, to discuss regional and international developments, with a focus on peace and stability in the Middle East. The meeting, held at the invitation of Egypt, highlighted a collaborative effort to address pressing issues in the region and emphasized the importance of sustained consultation among the four nations.

According to Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the ministers expressed appreciation for President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s vision for the region’s future and discussed recent developments, notably the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran on June 18, 2026. This agreement was seen as a key step toward reducing tensions and addressing conflicts that impact regional security and global economic interests.

The ministers acknowledged the significant role played by Pakistan and Qatar in facilitating the MoU and underscored the necessity of implementing the commitments made by the involved parties. They stressed the need for continued cooperation to achieve a comprehensive resolution to remaining issues, with a focus on collective security and stability in the Gulf Arab States and the Levant.

The meeting also reaffirmed the centrality of the Palestinian cause in achieving peace in the Middle East. The ministers emphasized the importance of addressing the humanitarian and political conditions in Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem. They reiterated support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with United Nations Security Council Resolutions.