Dar in Cairo for Four-Nation ‘R-4’ Meeting on Regional Security
CAIRO – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Cairo on Saturday to participate in a quadrilateral meeting of foreign ministers from Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye.
The meeting, dubbed the ‘R-4’ framework, is the fourth of its kind and will focus on regional developments, peace, security, and stability. According to the Foreign Office, the ministers will build on the outcomes of previous meetings and discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in areas of shared interest.
On the sidelines of the summit, Dar is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts and will also call on Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The Foreign Office stated that Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye, and the R-4 framework reflects a shared commitment to coordinated efforts for regional peace and prosperity. In March, Dar hosted a similar four-nation moot in Islamabad focused on the Middle East crisis.
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Updated: 6:20 PM PKT — June 21, 2026
The ‘R-4’ quadrilateral meeting of foreign ministers from Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye has concluded in Cairo. The ministers reviewed the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and agreed to enhance cooperation in priority sectors.
In a joint reaffirmation, the four nations reiterated their commitment to dialogue, diplomacy, and regional cooperation. They emphasized the need to further strengthen collaboration to ensure a peaceful and stable region.
Updated: 12:04 AM PKT — June 21, 2026
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is in Cairo to represent Pakistan at the fourth quadrilateral meeting of foreign ministers from Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye. The ‘R-4’ framework summit will focus on strengthening cooperation and discussing regional and international developments related to peace, security, and stability.
On the sidelines of the main session, Dar is scheduled to hold a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts. He is also expected to call on Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to discuss bilateral relations and key regional issues.
Updated: 10:56 PM PKT — June 20, 2026
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar was formally received in Cairo by Egyptian Assistant Foreign Minister Nazih El Naggary upon his arrival for the ‘R-4’ quadrilateral meeting. The summit, which includes the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye, is scheduled for Sunday, June 21. The agenda will focus on regional peace and security, building on the outcomes of the previous meeting held in Islamabad in March.
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