Foreign ministers from Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia met in Cairo on Sunday to discuss recent developments in the region and explore ways to strengthen peace, security, and stability.
The meeting comes as regional powers increase support for the implementation of a memorandum of understanding signed earlier this week between the United States and Iran aimed at ending months of conflict.
At the same time, senior officials from Washington and Tehran began a new round of negotiations in Switzerland following the signing of the ceasefire agreement. The talks had originally been scheduled to start on Friday but were delayed because of continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon, which Iran argued violated the terms of the agreement.
During the Cairo meeting, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi praised the close coordination between the four nations and emphasized the importance of ensuring the success of the ongoing negotiations.
The gathering marked the fourth ministerial meeting involving the four countries and the first since the peace deal was reached. The agreement seeks to end a conflict that began on February 28 following military strikes on Iran.
Under the terms of the memorandum, the Strait of Hormuz is expected to reopen, helping restore stability to global energy markets. The agreement also establishes a 60-day negotiation period during which broader issues, including Iran's nuclear programme and regional security concerns, will be discussed.
Regional leaders expressed hope that continued dialogue and cooperation would help reduce tensions and create a foundation for lasting peace in the Middle East.
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