The fourth consultative meeting of the foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye was held in Cairo, according to a joint statement.

The foreign ministers expressed gratitude to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi for sharing his vision for the future of the region, saying it would guide the efforts of the R-4 countries toward regional stability.

The statement said the ministers discussed regional and global developments in detail and stressed the importance of continuing consultations and contacts to promote peace, security, stability and prosperity in the Middle East and the wider region.

The ministers welcomed the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran on June 18, describing it as a constructive step toward reducing tensions and ending a conflict that posed threats to regional security, energy markets, global shipping routes, supply chains and international trade.

They also appreciated the efforts of regional and international parties that contributed to achieving reconciliation and stressed the importance of fully implementing commitments made by the parties.

The R-4 foreign ministers praised Pakistan’s role in reaching the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and acknowledged Qatar’s assistance in helping bring the negotiations to a successful conclusion. They also appreciated Pakistan’s continued coordination on the issue.

The four countries stressed the need for the early and successful completion of the next phase of negotiations and highlighted the importance of achieving a lasting, verifiable and mutually acceptable solution.

The declaration said concerns of countries in the region should be taken into account in future efforts and called for special attention to protecting the security and stability of the Gulf Arab states and the Levant region, including Syria and Lebanon.

The statement said long-term regional stability could be achieved through the promotion of collective security.

The R-4 countries reiterated that the Palestinian issue remained central to peace, security and stability in the Middle East and described it as the basis for achieving a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in the region.

The ministers discussed the humanitarian and political situation in Gaza, the West Bank and occupied East Jerusalem and reaffirmed support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including the right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.

The meeting emphasized the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The R-4 countries also reaffirmed their commitment to a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in accordance with relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.