The meeting brought together Abdelatty with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, and Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to address the ongoing military escalation and coordinate efforts to contain the crisis.
According to the Egyptian foreign ministry, the talks focused on intensifying coordination among the four countries in response to fast-moving developments and the serious military escalation in the region.
The ministers emphasized prioritising diplomacy and dialogue as the primary means to contain the crisis and mitigate its repercussions on regional security and stability.
Discussions also covered ongoing efforts within the quadrilateral framework to reduce tensions, including encouraging the launch of a negotiation track between the United States and Iran to achieve de-escalation and prevent the region from sliding into widespread chaos.
The ministers exchanged assessments on the severe economic fallout of continued escalation, particularly its impact on international navigation, supply chains, food security, and energy markets amid rising oil prices.
During the meeting, Abdelatty underscored the importance of coordinated regional and international efforts to contain the situation, reiterating that de-escalation based on diplomatic solutions remains the only path forward.
He expressed hope that joint efforts would help reduce tensions and pave the way for a gradual process leading to an end to the conflict.
He also highlighted the need to work towards comprehensive regional security arrangements that reinforce the concept of collective security and develop effective mechanisms for implementation, describing this as a strategic necessity in light of unprecedented challenges facing state sovereignty and territorial integrity.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the four FMs agreed to maintain close coordination and continued consultations to support de-escalation efforts and promote regional peace and stability.
Meeting with the Pakistani premier
On the sidelines, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received Abdelatty and Fidan to discuss the ongoing escalation and joint efforts to contain the crisis.
Sharif praised the leadership of President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and Egypt’s constructive role in supporting regional stability. He also praised Turkey and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's efforts to contain the escalation.
The meeting also reviewed trilateral coordination efforts, including ongoing contacts with regional and international actors to promote direct negotiations between Washington and Tehran and prioritize diplomatic solutions.
Regional issues featured prominently in the talks, particularly the Palestinian cause as the core of the conflict, alongside developments in the Horn of Africa, including concerns over Israeli moves regarding Somaliland, as well as the situation in South Asia, notably in Afghanistan.
Meeting with Saudi counterpart
Separately, Abdelatty held talks with his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan, with both sides reaffirming the strength of bilateral relations and exploring ways to deepen cooperation.
They also discussed ongoing efforts to support a direct US-Iran negotiation track, stressing the importance of prioritizing diplomatic solutions to avert further escalation. Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states, condemning attacks targeting their security and stability and rejecting any attempts to undermine Arab national security.
On the Palestinian issue, the ministers stressed the need to advance to the second phase of the US-proposed plan, halt Israeli violations in the West Bank, and ensure the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the 4 June 1967 borders as a cornerstone for lasting regional stability.
They also addressed developments in Lebanon amid continued Israeli aggression, emphasizing the importance of supporting Lebanese state institutions to preserve the country’s sovereignty, stability, and territorial integrity.
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