Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar departed for Cairo on Saturday to participate in a quadrilateral meeting of foreign ministers from Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye aimed at discussing regional developments and strengthening cooperation among the four countries.
According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, the meeting, scheduled for June 21, is the fourth gathering under the R-4 framework, which serves as a platform for consultation and coordination on issues related to regional peace, security and stability.
Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 departed Islamabad for Cairo, Egypt, to participate in the 4th Meeting of the R-4 Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt.
On the sidelines of the meeting, the DPM/FM will… pic.twitter.com/GJ8C56gdo9
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) June 20, 2026
The discussions are expected to focus on key regional and international developments, with participating ministers exchanging views on challenges facing the Middle East and broader geopolitical issues. The meeting will also explore ways to deepen cooperation in areas of shared interest among the four nations.
During his visit, Dar is expected to hold separate bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye. He will also meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on the sidelines of the gathering.
The Foreign Office said the bilateral consultations would focus on enhancing Pakistan-Egypt relations across various sectors, including political, economic and diplomatic cooperation, while also reviewing regional and international issues of mutual concern.
Pakistan has consistently described its ties with Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye as important pillars of its foreign policy and has sought to strengthen engagement through multilateral and regional forums.
The R-4 framework was established to promote dialogue and coordinated action among the participating countries. Officials say the mechanism reflects a shared commitment to advancing regional peace, prosperity and cooperation through regular consultations.
The upcoming meeting follows a similar quadrilateral gathering hosted by Pakistan in Islamabad earlier this year, where foreign ministers discussed the Middle East crisis and broader regional security challenges.
Observers view the Cairo meeting as another step toward enhancing diplomatic coordination among the four countries amid evolving regional dynamics and growing geopolitical uncertainties.