Foreign ministers from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye held a consultative meeting in New York on September 21, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.
The meeting focused on regional and international developments, with the four ministers stressing the importance of continued consultation and coordination to support peace, security, stability and prosperity in the Middle East and beyond.
The ministers expressed deep concern over ongoing tensions and hostilities in the region, emphasizing that dialogue and diplomacy remain the path toward sustainable solutions. They also stressed the importance of adhering to the Islamabad Memorandum to help achieve lasting peace and stability.
The ministers strongly condemned attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, including recent Houthi attacks, and reaffirmed their support for the Kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security. They also affirmed Saudi Arabia’s right to defend its territory and people in accordance with international law and the UN Charter, while stressing the importance of ensuring safe and free maritime navigation.
Support for Yemen:
The four ministers reaffirmed their support for Yemen’s legitimate government and the Presidential Leadership Council, backing efforts to promote security, stability and development through a political process and inclusive Yemeni dialogue involving all sides.
On the Palestinian issue, the ministers reiterated that the Palestinian cause remains central to achieving peace, security and stability in the Middle East. They reaffirmed support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to self-determination and to establish an independent, sovereign, viable and geographically contiguous state along the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
The ministers also reaffirmed their support for Sudan’s sovereignty, unity, independence and territorial integrity. They stressed the importance of preserving Sudan’s legitimate national state institutions and rejected the establishment of parallel entities that could undermine the country’s sovereignty and unity.
They further called for an end to the illicit flow of weapons, mercenaries and foreign fighters into Sudan.
The ministers agreed to maintain close coordination and consultations on regional and international developments, with the aim of strengthening collective security and promoting long-term regional stability.
Tue, Sep. 22, 2026
