The Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have welcomed in particular the signing of the 'Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding' between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

In a joint statement issued after the 4th Meeting of the Regional Four (R-4) Foreign Ministers held in Cairo, Egypt today, the Foreign Ministers of the four countries viewed this important development as a constructive step towards de-escalation and ending a conflict, which posed significant risks to regional security and stability, as well as to energy markets, international maritime routes, global supply chains, and international trade.

In this context, the Ministers commended the efforts undertaken by regional and international actors that contributed to facilitating the understanding and emphasized the importance of the faithful implementation of the commitments undertaken by the parties concerned.

The Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkiye lauded the instrumental efforts of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in reaching this historic outcome, along with the support extended by the State of Qatar to bring about a successful conclusion to the negotiations on the MoU. The Ministers also commended the continued and close coordination of Pakistan with them on this important issue.

Building on this positive momentum, particular emphasis was placed on the importance of achieving a swift and successful conclusion to the subsequent phase of negotiations which aims to reach a lasting, verifiable, and mutually acceptable solution to the remaining issues.

The Ministers emphasized that such efforts should take into account the concerns of countries of the region, particularly with regard to the security and stability of the Gulf Arab States, as well as the Levant region, with a view to strengthening collective security and promoting long-term regional stability.

The Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkiye reaffirmed the centrality of the Palestinian cause to the achievement of peace, security, and stability in the Middle East.

They reiterated their support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent Palestinian State.

The Ministers underscored that the Palestinian cause remains at the heart of efforts to achieve a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace in the region and constitutes a central pillar for the realization of a stable and secure regional order. In this regard, particular attention was devoted to the humanitarian and political situation in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem under occupation.

The Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkiye reiterated their support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent Palestinian State on the basis of the 4 June 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital, as an indispensable foundation for achieving a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace in the region in accordance with the relevant United Nations Security Council Resolutions.

The Ministers also expressed their deep appreciation to President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi for sharing his vision of the region's future as a guide to the group's efforts aiming at bringing stability to the Middle East.