Dar highlights Pakistan’s efforts for regional peace

In Istanbul, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, convened with foreign ministers from Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom. The gathering marked the inaugural session of the R4 grouping, an alliance encompassing Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. This meeting was held alongside the foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, and the UK.

During the discourse, Dar underscored Pakistan's ongoing diplomatic and mediating efforts aimed at de-escalating regional tensions and averting a recurrence of hostilities. The deputy prime minister's presence lent weight to Islamabad's commitment to diplomatic engagement as a means of addressing challenges to regional security and stability.

The discussions among the participating foreign ministers delved into the regional developments in the Gulf region and their socio-economic ramifications. A common consensus emerged, emphasizing the critical need for continued diplomatic engagement to confront the challenges to peace, security, and stability in the region.

Dar's briefing served to highlight Pakistan's persistent role in diplomatic and medatory initiatives, aimed at alleviating tensions and forestalling any resurgence of hostilities. The discussions culminated in an agreement among the foreign ministers to persist in their engagements through the R4-plus format. This decision signaled a firm resolve to maintain regular consultations on regional developments and to explore diplomatic avenues for addressing emerging challenges that could potentially impact regional stability and the overall well-being of the region's social and economic fabric.