Egypt hosts 'R4' regional foreign ministers meeting in New York on de-escalation

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty hosted the four regional parties' meeting with Saudi, Turkish, and Pakistani foreign ministers on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

• Abdelatty convened the R4 meeting at Egypt's mission in New York with the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Türkiye, and Saudi Arabia.
• Abdelatty stressed the need to intensify efforts to de-escalate the region and ensure full, safe freedom of navigation.
• The ministers agreed to continue close consultation and coordination on regional issues of common interest.
• The ministers condemned attacks on Saudi Arabia and voiced support for Yemen's legitimate government.
• They reiterated support for Palestinian rights and affirmed respect for Sudan's sovereignty, rejecting parallel entities.
• The ministers underscored the safety of maritime navigation and agreed to continue close coordination.