Antalya Meeting: Saudi Arabia Takes Part in Four-Nation Push for Middle East Peace
Saudi Arabia joined Türkiye, Pakistan and Egypt in a key meeting in Antalya to discuss regional de-escalation and efforts to reach a deal to end the US-Israeli war with Iran.
The meeting – the third of its kind – took place on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, hosted by the Turkish Foreign Ministry from April 17-19, 2026.
Quadrilateral Meeting
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan took part in a quadrilateral ministerial meeting on Friday with his counterparts from Türkiye, Egypt and Pakistan, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
During the meeting in Antalya, the Foreign Ministers of the four countries discussed the latest developments in the region, the statement noted.
In light of this, they expressed support for Pakistan’s mediation efforts to reach a permanent ceasefire between the US and Iran, in a way that de-escalates the situation and safeguards the region and the world against the dangerous security and economic fallout of the conflict.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan were present in the meeting.
Antalya Forum
The quadrilateral meeting took place on the sidelines of the fifth edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, held under the auspices of Türkiye‘s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and hosted by the Turkish Foreign Ministry.
Under the theme “Mapping Tomorrow, Managing Uncertainties,” the forum brings together leaders and senior government officials from around the world to explore how to best manage uncertainties and address pressing issues while preparing for future challenges.
Amid emerging geopolitical tensions, shifting balances of power, rising trade barriers and mounting pressure on multilateralism, the forum focuses on identifying risks and opportunities, developing strategies and turning insights into action in order to shape a better future.
“At this critical turning point in history, where multiple crises and conflicts are unfolding simultaneously, we are working with all our might toward a more just world, fully aware of the role our country has assumed for peace and stability and the responsibilities we bear,” Fidan said.
Coordinating Diplomatic Efforts
The Antalya meeting came amid an intensified diplomatic push to coordinate efforts in the face of a series of shared security and political challenges.
It aimed to forge unified responses to regional issues, with a special focus on the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, under a framework of regional ownership and dialogue, according to TRT World.
Minister of Foreign Affairs @HakanFidan hosted the Third Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of Türkiye-Egypt-Pakistan-Saudi Arabia, on the margins of the Fifth Antalya Diplomacy Forum. pic.twitter.com/EQlVgyK3wO
— Turkish MFA (@MFATurkiye) April 17, 2026
The meeting marked the third that convenes the Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt and Türkiye to exchange views on the latest regional developments.
Regional Consultations
The first meeting took place in Riyadh on March 18, following a wider consultative ministerial meeting of the foreign ministers of a number of Arab and Islamic countries to discuss Iranian aggressions and enhance coordination to support the security and stability of the region.
The top diplomats of the four countries explored ways to enhance joint coordination and unify positions regarding the rapidly evolving developments and dangerous military escalation in the Middle East, particularly in light of Iran’s blatant attacks on the Gulf States.
On March 29, the four Foreign Ministers met again in Islamabad. During their meeting, they discussed the recent regional developments and ongoing coordination to end the conflict between the US and Iran, underscoring the importance of enhancing diplomatic efforts to address the crisis and promote regional security and stability.
US-Iran Deal in Sight
Pakistan has emerged as the primary mediator in the talks between the US and Iran to reach a peace deal, while Egypt and Türkiye play a key role in bridging the gaps between the two warring parties.
The US and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran on February 28, 2026, triggering an Iranian response involving waves of retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the region and blocking the Strait of Hormuz.
However, following extensive mediation efforts – including a round of direct talks in Islamabad – Iran agreed on Friday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This move came on the heels of a separate 10-day ceasefire agreement by Israel and Lebanon.
US President Donald Trump signaled optimism on Saturday, touting “good news” about Iran, without elaborating, reported Reuters.
“It seems to be going very well in the Middle East with Iran. We’re negotiating over the weekend. I expect things to go well. Many of these things have been negotiated and agreed to,” he told reporters.
