Istanbul: Foreign Ministers from Türkiye, Egypt, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, collectively known as the R4, alongside their counterparts from France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom, convened in Istanbul on October 23, 2026, to discuss pressing regional and international issues.

According to Press Information Department, the meeting addressed several significant concerns, including the US/Israel-Iran conflict, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the Houthi militia attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen. The Ministers collectively underscored the necessity of a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and highlighted the importance of ensuring safety and freedom of navigation, particularly in the Straits of Hormuz, Bab El Mandeb, and the Black Sea.

The Ministers reiterated their commitment to diplomatic efforts aimed at fostering peace and stability. They emphasized the importance of addressing the security, economic, and trade ramifications of these conflicts through dialogue, diplomacy, and de-escalation. The group underscored the urgency of finding lasting solutions to regional conflicts, aligning with relevant UN Resolutions.

The Foreign Ministers agreed to sustain their dialogue in this format, with the goal of preventing conflicts and advancing peace and stability in the region.