Muslim, European countries seek negotiated solutions to regional conflicts
Pakistan, Türkiye, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, collectively referred to as the R4, along with France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom, have called for urgent efforts to address regional conflicts through dialogue, diplomacy and de-escalation. The understanding was reached at a meeting of the foreign ministers of the eight countries in Istanbul, according to a joint press release issued after…
The foreign ministers of eight nations, comprising the R4 group (Pakistan, Türkiye, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia) alongside France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom, convened in Istanbul to discuss addressing regional conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy. In a joint press release following the meeting, the ministers emphasized the necessity for permanent, negotiated resolutions to ongoing disputes in alignment with UN resolutions.
They deliberated upon a variety of regional and international matters, spanning the US-Israel-Iran conflict, the Israeli-Palestinian dispute, and the pursuit of a two-state solution. Furthermore, discussions encompassed the Houthi militia's assaults on Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni regime, safety and freedom of navigation, mounting tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, and the circumstances in the Black Sea.
The ministers reiterated their dedication to backing diplomatic endeavors aimed at fostering peace and stability both in the region and globally, while simultaneously tackling the security, economic, and trade ramifications of these conflicts. They additionally concurred to persist in discussions in the same format to dissuade conflicts and enhance regional peace and stability.
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