Pakistan to host Saudi, Turkey, Egypt for talks on Middle East tensions

Pakistan will host the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt in Islamabad for talks focused on the escalating situation in the Middle East, the government said on Saturday.

The Foreign Office said Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar had invited his counterparts for meetings scheduled on Sunday and Monday in the capital.

“During the visit, the foreign ministers will hold in-depth discussions on a range of issues, including efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region,” the ministry said in a statement.

The visiting officials include Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.

They are also expected to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during their stay, with discussions set to focus on regional stability and diplomatic efforts to ease tensions.

The visit comes amid heightened geopolitical strain in the Middle East, where ongoing conflicts have raised concerns over regional security, energy flows and broader global economic stability.

Islamabad has stepped up diplomatic outreach in recent weeks, maintaining coordination with regional and international partners to support dialogue and de-escalation efforts.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt — all influential players in the Muslim world — have also been engaged in mediation and stabilisation initiatives, reflecting a broader push for coordinated diplomacy.

Pakistan maintains close political, economic and strategic ties with all three countries, including energy cooperation with Saudi Arabia, expanding defence and trade links with Turkey, and longstanding engagement with Egypt through multilateral forums such as the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.

Officials say the visit underscores a convergence of diplomatic efforts among key regional actors and highlights Pakistan’s role in supporting initiatives aimed at promoting stability in the Middle East.