ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Monday to exchange views on the latest regional developments and coordinate efforts aimed at promoting peace and stability.
The two top diplomats discussed a range of pressing issues affecting the region, underscoring the importance of continued diplomatic engagement between Islamabad and Ankara. The call comes at a time of shifting geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East and South Asia, where both nations have vested interests in de-escalation and cooperative security frameworks.
Invitation to Four-Nation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
During the call, Foreign Minister Fidan extended a formal invitation to Deputy Prime Minister Dar to attend the upcoming Regional Four Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, which will bring together Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. The high-level gathering is scheduled to take place in Istanbul later this month.
Senator Dar accepted the invitation and confirmed his participation in the meeting. The Istanbul summit is expected to focus on coordinated diplomatic approaches to regional crises, economic cooperation, and mechanisms for sustaining peace across the broader Middle East and Islamic world.
Strengthening Bilateral and Multilateral Ties
The exchange reflects the deepening partnership between Pakistan and Türkiye, two nations that have historically maintained close political, economic, and defense ties. Both countries have consistently advocated for peaceful resolution of conflicts and have collaborated within multilateral platforms such as the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the United Nations.
The upcoming four-nation meeting signals a concerted effort by key regional players to forge a unified stance on shared security concerns. Diplomatic sources suggest that discussions may include the situations in Gaza, Afghanistan, and broader counterterrorism cooperation, though official agendas have not been publicly released.
Pakistan has recently intensified its diplomatic outreach to Gulf and Middle Eastern partners, seeking to play a constructive role in regional stability while also pursuing economic partnerships. Türkiye, similarly, has positioned itself as a mediator in several regional disputes, making the Istanbul meeting a potentially significant platform for aligning strategies.
No further details regarding the exact date or agenda of the Istanbul meeting were disclosed at the time of the announcement.
