Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan joined high-level talks in Islamabad over the weekend as part of an intensified four-way diplomatic effort to end the ongoing regional conflict, now in its second month.
The discussions included Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and the Foreign Minister of Egypt Nabil Fahmy, and Saudi Arabia, His Highness Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud.
The meetings were held behind closed doors, and officials have not released detailed outcomes.
Speaking to reporters on Saturday evening, Dar said the ministers had explored ways to achieve a “quick and permanent end” to the war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.
Sources cited by Reuters noted that the talks also focused on proposals to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, which has faced major restrictions in recent weeks, disrupting global energy markets.
Dar added that China “fully supports” the initiative. Beijing has repeatedly called for restraint and dialogue, warning that the conflict threatens global trade and energy supplies.
Türkiye remains at the centre of these diplomatic efforts, keeping communication open with both Western and regional actors. Ankara has emphasised the need for de-escalation and for keeping vital shipping lanes open, given the economic impact of ongoing disruptions in the Persian Gulf.
The Islamabad talks form part of a broader push to prevent the conflict from spreading further and to encourage dialogue.
The war began on 28 February with U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, causing more than 1,300 deaths. Iran has retaliated with missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and several Gulf countries hosting U.S. forces, causing casualties, infrastructure damage, and widespread disruptions to global markets and aviation.
Russia published addresses of manufacturers allegedly producing drones or components for Ukraine on Wednesday (15 Apr...
U.S. President Donald Trump says Israeli and Lebanese leaders have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire that includes Hezbollah, raising cautious hopes of ...
The U.S. House of Representatives has narrowly voted to block an effort to rein in Donald Trump’s authority to conduct military operations ag...
Georgia’s parliament has approved fast-tracked amendments to the Law on Grants, introducing new exemptions and ...
RRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s visit to Beijing is placing China’s diplomacy under closer scrutiny, as it balances its partn...
Russia published addresses of manufacturers allegedly producing drones or components for Ukraine on Wednesday (15 April), warning European countries against plans to step up UAV supplies to Kyiv.
The U.S. House of Representatives has narrowly voted to block an effort to rein in Donald Trump’s authority to conduct military operations against Iran.
Georgia’s parliament has approved fast-tracked amendments to the Law on Grants, introducing new exemptions and expanding the state’s role in defining and overseeing foreign funding.
RRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s visit to Beijing is placing China’s diplomacy under closer scrutiny, as it balances its partnership with Moscow against strained relations with the U.S.
Dubai’s most iconic hotel, the Burj Al Arab, is set to close for the first time since opening in 1999 as it begins an extensive 18-month refurbishment aimed at preserving its status as a global symbol of luxury.
The U.S. and Iran could resume peace talks over the next couple of days, U.S. President Donald Trump has said. Talks between Israel and Lebanon were held in Washington yesterday. Fuel prices have dropped below $100 a barrel. U.S. blockade on Iranian ports completes first day.
Azerbaijan and Russia have announced a formal settlement over the 2024 crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) Embraer 190 near Aktau, confirming that all outstanding issues, including compensation, have been resolved.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that there was a "good chance" of a peace deal between Lebanon and Israel happening soon, after he announced a 10-day ceasefire between the two countries.
Türkiye is reeling after a second school shooting in as many days, after a 14-year-old student killed nine people - eight pupils and one teacher - and wounded 13 others at a middle school in the south-eastern province of Kahramanmaraş on Wednesday, officials said.
Commander of Pakistan’s Army Field Marshal Asim Munir is visiting Tehran for high-level talks as Islamabad steps up mediation efforts to host renewed de-escalation talks between Iran and the U.S.
A second U.S.-sanctioned supertanker has entered the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, shipping data showed, despite a U.S. blockade on vessels visiting Iranian ports.
Optimism grew on Thursday that the war in the Middle East may be near an end, with a key Pakistani mediator in Tehran and the administration of President Donald Trump talking up hopes for a deal that would open the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that there was a "good chance" of a peace deal between Lebanon and Israel happening soon, after he announced a 10-day ceasefire between the two countries.
The two-week ceasefire between Iran, the U.S. and Israel entered its second and last week with Tehran stepping up diplomacy at home and abroad ahead of the pending renewed talks with Washington expected later this week.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment