Turkish, Egyptian foreign ministers arrive in Islamabad for talks on Iran war

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Egypt’s Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty arrived in Islamabad on Saturday to participate in high-level consultations on the escalating situation in the Middle East and efforts to promote stability and cooperation.

Fidan arrived in the Pakistani capital to attend a four-party meeting aimed at discussing the evolving regional situation. He was received at the airport by Additional Foreign Secretary for Afghanistan and West Asia Syed Ali Asad Gillani.

The two-day meeting will be held in Islamabad on March 29 and 30 at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. The consultations are expected to focus on key regional developments and efforts to strengthen cooperation.

Meanwhile, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty also arrived in Islamabad on an official visit at Dar’s invitation.

Pakistan’s Foreign Office said the visit reflects the close and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Egypt, as well as continued coordination on regional and international issues.

The ministers arrived following Dar's announcement earlier in the day that foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt will be arriving in Pakistan on his invitation.

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.