# Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye meet European trio in Istanbul

> Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye to hold R-4+E-3 meeting with EU in Istanbul.
- Title: Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye meet European trio in…
- Summary: Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye to hold R-4+E-3 meeting with EU in Istanbul. pakistan, egypt, saudi arabia · reported by Dawn.
- Keywords: pakistan, egypt, saudi arabia, turkiye, r-4, e-3, istanbul, foreign ministry, regional security, iran, yemen, ukraine
- Source: Dawn — https://dawn.com/news/2039053/pakistan-egypt-saudi-arabia-turkiye-to-meet-european-trio-in-istanbul
- Author: News Desk | Reuters
- Published: 2026-10-22T18:51:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pakistan, egypt, saudi arabia, turkiye, r-4, e-3, istanbul, foreign ministry, regional security, iran, yemen, ukraine
## R-4 Group Formed
Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye formed an R-4 group in March to focus on regional security and mediation between the United States and Iran.
## E-3 Group Background
The E-3 group consists of France, Britain, and Germany, established over 20 years ago to coordinate diplomatic efforts on Iran’s nuclear program.
## Istanbul Meeting Announcement
Turkiye will host an R-4 and R-4+E-3 foreign minister meeting in Istanbul on October 23, 2026, according to the Turkish foreign ministry.
## Foreign Ministry Response
The Foreign Office in Islamabad has not yet commented on the planned meetings, and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is expected to attend.
## Meeting Purpose
The ministers will discuss the Israeli-Palestinian issue, the Strait of Hormuz situation, Yemen developments, efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, and opportunities for closer cooperation.
## Fidan's Emphasis
Fidan will stress the need for a diplomatic solution to the US-Iran conflict, freedom of navigation in key straits, and Turkiye’s support for Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks.
## Ukraine Conflict Focus
Turkiye will highlight efforts to prevent the Russia-Ukraine war from spreading to the Black Sea, citing regional security risks.
## Meeting Context
The meeting is Turkiye’s initiative to address shipping route threats from wars in Iran, Yemen, and Ukraine.
## Key takeaway

Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye will meet European powers in Istanbul to discuss regional security and diplomatic coordination amid global conflicts.