Ishaq Dar Departs for Istanbul to Attend R4 and R4+E3 Foreign Ministers’ Meetings

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar departed for Istanbul on Friday to attend two ministerial meetings involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Egypt and three European countries.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan invited Dar to attend the R4 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. The group includes Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt.

The meeting will be followed by the R4+E3 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Representatives from the United Kingdom, France and Germany will join the four R4 countries. The seven nations will meet in this format for the first time.

Regional Developments Top the Agenda

The meetings will focus on key regional developments. Participants will explore coordinated diplomatic approaches to shared challenges and discuss ways to promote regional peace and stability.

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During his visit, Dar will also hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts. These discussions will provide an opportunity to address matters of mutual interest and strengthen diplomatic ties.

Pakistan Reaffirms Commitment to Diplomacy

Pakistan’s participation reflects its commitment to constructive diplomacy, regional cooperation and the peaceful resolution of disputes.

Through these meetings, Pakistan and its partners aim to exchange views on regional challenges and explore opportunities for closer diplomatic coordination.