Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed gratitude to the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt following a quadrilateral meeting in Islamabad aimed at addressing the escalating Middle East crisis and promoting peace efforts.
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The meeting, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, brought together regional leaders to discuss ways to de-escalate the conflict between the United States and Iran, which has now entered its second month, raising concerns about wider regional instability and disruptions to global energy supplies.
The Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye departed Islamabad at the conclusion of Quadrilateral consultations. pic.twitter.com/0cj2EPRWNJ
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) March 29, 2026
In a message shared on social media, the prime minister thanked Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan for his visit and praised the kingdom’s restraint during the ongoing crisis. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with Saudi Arabia and highlighted its leadership role in the Muslim world, stressing the importance of unity among Islamic nations.
It was a pleasure to receive His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan this evening.
I conveyed my respectful regards to His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and warm greetings to my brother His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince.
I reaffirmed Pakistan’s…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) March 29, 2026
Sharif also acknowledged the contributions of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, emphasizing the need for collective efforts to end hostilities that are causing significant human and economic losses across the region.
It was a pleasure to receive H.E. Mr. Hakan Fidan, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Turkiye and H.E. Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, this evening.
I stressed upon the need for collective efforts to urgently bring an end to hostilities that…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) March 29, 2026
Reiterating Pakistan’s commitment to peace, the prime minister said Islamabad remains determined to facilitate dialogue between Washington and Tehran. Officials have indicated that Pakistan may host direct talks between the two sides in the coming days, with diplomatic engagements intensifying.
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The foreign ministers concluded their visit and departed Islamabad after the consultations, while Pakistan continues its diplomatic outreach to create momentum for negotiations and reduce tensions in the Middle East.