Talks were held in Islamabad with the participation of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. The countries discussed the creation of a new quadripartite alliance in the Middle East. This is happening against the backdrop of an escalating conflict between the United States and Israel with Iran.
Negotiations in Islamabad
Representatives of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey met in the Pakistani capital. The main topic of the talks was the formation of a new quadrilateral bloc to jointly respond to regional challenges.
According to sources, the participants discussed coordination of security and economic policies. They also discussed possible joint steps in response to the current situation in the Middle East.
The purpose of the new block
The countries are seeking to strengthen their positions amid the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran. Representatives of the states declared their intention to speak with one voice on key security issues.
Among the priorities of the new union:
- Strengthening regional stability
- Joint diplomatic activities
- Coordination in the defence sector
Context.
The talks took place against the backdrop of the ongoing war between the US and Israel against Iran. The situation in the Middle East remains tense, prompting countries in the region to seek new formats of cooperation.
Experts note that the creation of such an alliance could affect the balance of power in the region.
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