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Antalya Quartet: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt vow to deepen regional coordination

By The South Asia Times

ANTALYA, TURKIYE – The Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt held their third consultative meeting here on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, reaffirming their commitment to dialogue and diplomacy as the cornerstone of regional peace and stability.

The four ministers -- Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Saudi Arabia's Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Türkiye's Hakan Fidan, and Egypt's Sameh Shoukry -- exchanged views on evolving regional dynamics, from the Middle East to South Asia, in a closed-door session that lasted over two hours.

A joint statement issued after the meeting said the ministers "reaffirmed the vital role of dialogue and diplomacy in promoting peace, stability, and shared prosperity" across their respective regions. They also expressed a shared commitment to advancing the nascent partnership, deepening coordination, and expanding collaboration across key areas of mutual interest, including trade, security, and energy.

The Antalya gathering marked the third such consultation since the informal "quartet" began meeting last year. While no specific agreements were announced, diplomatic sources described the atmosphere as "constructive," with discussions touching on the situation in Gaza, economic cooperation, and efforts to de-escalate regional tensions.

The Antalya Diplomacy Forum, held annually on Türkiye's Mediterranean coast, has become a key venue for informal multilateral dialogue, bringing together diplomats, policymakers, and analysts from around the world. This year's gathering has seen heightened attendance from the Islamic world, with the four ministers using the platform to project a united front on pressing issues.

Observers noted that the meeting came at a critical juncture, as regional powers seek to recalibrate their positions amid shifting global alliances and ongoing conflicts. The quartet, while still informal, is increasingly seen as a potential counterweight to other regional blocs.

No date was announced for the fourth consultative meeting, but the ministers agreed to remain in close contact as developments unfold.

Antalya Quartet: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt vow to deepen regional coordination

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