Turkish foreign minister says meeting with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt could take place this weekend, as Germany signals direct US-Iran talks in Pakistan ‘very soon’
ISTANBUL — Turkiye has proposed hosting a four-nation ministerial meeting in Pakistan this weekend to discuss the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, as Islamabad continues to serve as a key mediator between the United States and Iran.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the talks would bring together the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkiye—four Muslim-majority nations with significant stakes in regional stability.
“Initially, we had planned to hold this meeting in Turkiye… However, since our Pakistani counterparts are required to remain in their country, we moved the meeting to Pakistan,” Fidan told the private broadcaster A Haber on Friday.
“It is possible that we will meet there this weekend,” he added.
Pakistan’s Mediating Role
Pakistan has emerged as a crucial intermediary between Tehran and Washington amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. Islamabad is facilitating the exchange of messages between the two sides as the conflict continues to escalate.
Earlier on Friday, Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said he expected direct US-Iran talks to take place in Pakistan “very soon,” though he did not disclose his source.
While Tehran has not officially acknowledged holding direct negotiations with Washington, Iran has reportedly transmitted a response to US President Donald Trump’s 15-point plan to end the war via Pakistani channels, according to an anonymous source cited by the Iranian Tasnim news agency.
Regional Diplomacy Intensifies
The proposed four-nation meeting underscores the growing diplomatic efforts by regional powers to address the crisis. Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt each hold significant influence and have been actively engaged in seeking a path toward de-escalation.
Fidan’s announcement comes as international mediators intensify efforts to broker a resolution to the conflict, with Pakistan’s geographic and diplomatic positioning making it an increasingly central player in back-channel communications between the United States and Iran.
No official timeline has been confirmed for the potential direct US-Iran meeting, but diplomatic sources suggest both sides are exploring avenues for dialogue as the conflict enters a critical phase.
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