24.10.2026 12:11
Foreign Ministers of the R4 Group, consisting of Türkiye, Egypt, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, and of Germany, the United Kingdom, France and Italy met in Istanbul and discussed the US-Iran conflict, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Houthi attacks, and tensions in Hormuz and the Black Sea. In the published joint statement, it was emphasized that regional conflicts should be resolved through dialogue, diplomacy and negotiations in line with UN resolutions, and it was reported that agreement was reached on continuing dialogue in this format.
The Foreign Ministers of Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Italy held a high-level meeting in Istanbul with the R4 Group, consisting of the Republic of Türkiye, Egypt, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, to discuss regional and global crises. A joint press statement was released after the meeting.
CRITICAL REGIONS AND ESCALATING TENSIONS ON THE TABLE
During the meeting, the foreign ministers comprehensively addressed the US/Israel-Iran conflict, the Israeli-Palestinian dispute, and the need for a two-state solution. Vital issues such as attacks by Houthi militias against Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni Government, escalating tensions in the Bab al-Mandab and Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea, and freedom of navigation were also discussed. The ministers reiterated their determination to continue diplomatic efforts to reduce the negative effects of these crises on security, the economy, and global trade.
EMPHASIS ON "DIALOGUE AND UN RESOLUTIONS" FOR A SOLUTION
Stating that resolving regional conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy is an urgent need, the ministers underlined that permanent solutions to all ongoing crises must be found through negotiations in line with United Nations resolutions. The parties agreed to continue dialogue in this format to ensure peace and stability in the region.