Amman: Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty participated on Wednesday, in the fifth meeting of the Quadrilateral Group (R-4 Group), which includes Foreign Ministers from Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
According to State Information Service Egypt, Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud were present at the meeting. The discussions took place on the margins of a ministerial meeting focused on Jerusalem, held in Amman, the capital of Jordan.
The primary focus of the meeting was on regional developments amidst the ongoing military escalation in the area. The ministers deliberated on strategies to reduce tensions and promote de-escalation, with particular attention to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Ensuring freedom of navigation in the strait was emphasized as essential for global economic stability and the security of international trade.
Additionally, the ministers underscored the necessity of revisiting the memorandum of understanding signed between the United States and Iran on June 18, 2026. The goal is to advance efforts toward a sustainable agreement that bolsters regional security and stability while preventing further escalation.
A key theme of the meeting was the reaffirmation of the centrality of the Palestinian cause. The ministers emphasized that establishing an independent Palestinian state and ending the occupation are fundamental for achieving a just and comprehensive peace, and these objectives should remain a priority for the international community.
The meeting also explored ways to enhance cooperation among the four countries within the quadrilateral framework, discussed the future of regional security arrangements, and examined mechanisms to increase the framework's effectiveness. Ensuring regular meetings at different levels was deemed necessary to maintain ongoing consultations on issues of shared regional interest.