Pakistan secures regional support for Middle East peace

March 30, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan has gained backing from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt for its efforts to promote peace and stability in the Middle East, emphasizing the need for urgent action to end hostilities causing heavy loss of life, property, and economic disruption across the region.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a quadrilateral meeting   with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, and Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty to discuss the situation, APP reported.

During the talks, he conveyed warm regards to Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, appreciated Saudi Arabia’s restraint, and stressed the importance of unity among Islamic countries.

All sides agreed to maintain close coordination to advance regional peace and stability.

Furthermore, Pakistan has stepped up diplomatic efforts to mediate between Iran and the United States, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterating Islamabad’s readiness to help bring both sides to the negotiating table amid escalating Middle East hostilities.

Pakistan’s mediation push comes at a time when geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have entered a critical phase, with global markets closely monitoring developments due to their direct impact on crude oil supply, inflation trajectories, and external account pressures for energy-importing countries like Pakistan.

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