Pakistan Hosts Quadrilateral Talks With Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia to End Iran War

Pakistan hosted a quadrilateral meeting with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt to mediate an end to the Iran war.

“Pakistan hosted, on Sunday, March 29, talks with Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia as part of its efforts to mediate to end the Iran war, with initial discussions focusing on proposals to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic”

CNBC Arabiya

The meeting lasted several hours under tight security with no American, Israeli, or Iranian officials present.

CNBC Arabiya

All parties expressed confidence in Pakistan's mediation efforts and China fully supports the initiative.

The meeting included consultations with Pakistan's Army Chief who has close ties to President Trump.

Pakistan announced it is ready to host direct talks between Iran and the United States in Islamabad.

Ishaq Dar stated that Pakistan welcomes Iran's and the United States' trust in its mediating role.

DW

Multiple sources confirmed the two sides had conveyed messages through Pakistan.

The Council on Foreign Relations described this as a significant shift toward diplomacy.

The quadrilateral discussed the broader regional and economic ramifications of the conflict.

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Hakan Fidan emphasized that the new multipolar world order requires a solution to protect energy and trade routes.

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry noted concerns about the serious economic repercussions.

Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered immediate economic shockwaves.

Turkey's involvement reflects its unique position as a NATO member not yet targeted by Iran.

Erdogan faces mounting domestic pressures with the war straining Turkey's economy.

Ash-Sharq

Rising consumer prices and potential refugee flows are central concerns.

Turkey has thus far avoided drawing Tehran's ire, allowing it to emerge as a credible mediator.