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.
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