Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan affirmed the necessity for any agreement between the United States and Iran to include clear guarantees for the security and stability of the Gulf states and the Levant region. This aims to enhance collective security and consolidate long-term regional stability, amidst ongoing diplomatic movements regarding the Iranian file.
Quartet Meeting in Cairo to Discuss Regional Developments
This came during a meeting of the foreign ministers of the four countries in Cairo, with the participation of Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hakan Fidan, Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, where they discussed developments related to the US-Iran agreement.
Welcoming the Memorandum of Understanding Between Washington and Tehran
The ministers welcomed the signing of the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding” between the United States and Iran on June 18, 2026, considering it a positive step towards de-escalation and ending the state of tension. They noted its potential positive repercussions on energy security, maritime navigation, supply chains, and international trade.
Emphasis on Addressing Regional Concerns
The joint statement stressed the need for any future settlement to take into account the concerns of the Arab Gulf states and the Levant countries. It also emphasized respecting state sovereignty, principles of good neighborliness, and ensuring freedom of navigation, thereby achieving a stable security balance in the region.
The ministers affirmed that the Palestinian cause remains a pivotal element in any path aimed at achieving comprehensive peace. They renewed their support for the rights of the Palestinian people to establish their independent state on the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with relevant international legitimacy resolutions.
