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Pakistan Hosts Key Diplomatic Talks to De-escalate Middle East Tensions
Pakistan Hosts Key Regional Foreign Ministers' Meeting
Pakistan recently hosted foreign ministers from Türkiye, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia in Islamabad for crucial talks aimed at addressing the escalating conflict in the Middle East. These top diplomats from key regional countries discussed ways to de-escalate tensions and seek an end to the ongoing hostilities.
Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar briefed the visiting ministers on the prospects of potential 'US-Iran talks' in Islamabad and expressed their full support for this initiative. The foreign ministers reaffirmed unity to contain the situation, reduce the risk of 'military escalation', and create conditions for structured negotiations between relevant parties. They described the ongoing conflict as unfortunate, expressing concerns over its devastating impact on lives and livelihoods.
Diplomacy Efforts Amidst Ongoing Conflict
The conflict, now well into its second month, is beginning to shake 'global oil markets', raising fears that a prolonged war could significantly worsen the situation. Saudi Arabia, while not directly part of the war, is feeling its impact and is actively involved in mediation efforts. Pakistan, Türkiye, and Egypt are among the countries engaged in these ongoing mediation efforts.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a separate meeting with his Pakistani counterpart, where both sides emphasized 'dialogue', 'diplomacy', and 'de-escalation'. Despite these significant diplomatic efforts, the prospects for ending hostilities remain slim unless the main parties to the conflict come to the negotiating table. These foreign ministers gathered in Pakistan to search for a path to world peace.
*Source: YouTube: TRT World (2026-03-30)*
