Saudi, Egyptian, Pakistani and Turkish foreign ministers reaffirm support for Kingdom’s sovereignty

The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Turkey held a consultative meeting in New York on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.

During the meeting, the ministers exchanged views on recent regional and international developments, emphasizing the importance of continued consultation and coordination among the four countries to promote peace, security, stability and prosperity in the Middle East and beyond.

The ministers expressed deep concern over ongoing tensions and hostilities in the region, stressing that dialogue and diplomacy are the only paths to sustainable solutions. They underscored the need to adhere to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding to achieve lasting peace and stability.

The ministers also strongly condemned all attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, including the recent Houthi assaults, and reaffirmed their unwavering support for the Kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security, as well as its legitimate right to defend itself, its territory and its people in accordance with international law and the UN Charter. They highlighted the importance of ensuring the safety and freedom of maritime navigation.

The ministers reiterated their firm support for Yemen’s legitimate government and Presidential Leadership Council, backing their efforts to achieve security, stability and development in Yemen through an inclusive political process and comprehensive Yemeni-Yemeni dialogue involving all parties.

Regarding the Palestinian issue, the ministers reaffirmed its centrality to achieving peace, security and stability in the Middle East, and expressed support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including their inalienable right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent, sovereign, viable and geographically contiguous state based on the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with relevant UN Security Council resolutions.

The ministers also reiterated their unwavering support for the sovereignty, unity, independence and territorial integrity of Sudan, emphasizing the importance of preserving the country’s legitimate national institutions and rejecting any parallel entities that could undermine Sudan’s sovereignty and unity. They stressed the need to halt the illicit flow of weapons, mercenaries and foreign fighters into Sudanese territory. At the conclusion of the meeting, the ministers agreed to continue close coordination and consultation on regional and international developments to enhance collective security and reinforce long-term regional stability.