April 23, 2026

akistan leads regional push to ease Middle East tensions

Pakistan has stepped up its diplomatic efforts to help ease tensions in the Middle East, as foreign ministers from key regional countries gather in Islamabad for high-level discussions.

Badr Abdelatty arrived at the Foreign Office and was received by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. During their meeting, both sides reviewed bilateral ties between Pakistan and Egypt, focusing on enhancing cooperation and discussing the evolving regional situation.

Diplomatic sources said Hakan Fidan of Turkey is expected to arrive shortly for talks, while Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud of Saudi Arabia will reach Islamabad later in the day.

A four-way meeting between the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt is scheduled, aimed at promoting dialogue and de-escalating tensions in the region.

The high-level engagement underscores Pakistan’s active role in encouraging diplomatic solutions to ongoing regional challenges.

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