ISLAMABAD — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar departed for Cairo on Saturday to participate in the fourth high-level meeting of the R-4 diplomatic group.
The quadrilateral summit, scheduled for Sunday, brings together the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye. The platform focuses heavily on protecting the diplomatic momentum generated by the newly signed US-Iran peace accord and coordinating regional security strategies.
Key Diplomatic Disclosures
- Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar departed Islamabad on Saturday for the multi-nation Cairo summit.
- The R-4 group includes the top foreign diplomats of Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye.
- The leaders will hold joint strategy sessions at the New Administrative Capital in Cairo.
- Dar is scheduled to hold a separate high-profile meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
Sustaining the Islamabad MoU Peace Momentum
The R-4 framework was originally launched in March when Islamabad hosted the alliance’s inaugural session to manage the fallout of the Middle East conflict. Following the successful breakthrough of the Pakistan-brokered “Islamabad MoU” between the US and Iran, the regional partners are shifting focus toward long-term political settlements.
R-4 Summit Agenda & Timeline (June 2026)
• Host Nation: Egypt (Chaired by Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty).
• Alliance Core: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt.
• Operational Focus: Securing shipping lanes and supporting post-ceasefire security.
• Diplomatic Track: Bilateral talks on economic cooperation and defense trade lines.
During his stay in Cairo, Dar will focus heavily on expanding trade ties and security cooperation during face-to-face talks with his Egyptian counterpart, Dr. Badr Abdelatty. The delegation aims to finalize shared maritime security steps to prevent further trade blockades and ensure global supply chains remain open following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
