Joint Press Release by Germany, France, Italy and the United Kingdom and Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye on the Meeting of Foreign Ministers in İstanbul on 23 October 2026

The Foreign Ministers of the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (R4), as well as the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom met in İstanbul on 23 October 2026. The Ministers discussed various issues of regional and international importance, namely US/Israel-Iran conflict, Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the need for a negotiated two-state solution, the appalling Houthi militia attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Governmentof Yemen, safety and freedom of navigation, escalated tension in Straits of Hormuz and Bab El Mandeb and the Black Sea. They expressed their commitment to continue contributing towards diplomatic efforts aimed at promoting peace and stability in the region and beyond, and addressing the security, economic and trade implications of these issues. The Ministers agreed on the urgent need to address regional conflicts through dialogue, diplomacy and de-escalation. In acco...