Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt and Pakistan meet in Istanbul

Foreign ministers from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan began a meeting in Istanbul on Friday, according to Anadolu Agency.

The talks in Istanbul are focused on restoring and ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab, as well as developments in Yemen and the US-Iran conflict.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in Istanbul on Friday to take part in the ministerial meeting of the Quartet group (Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt), as well as a ministerial meeting between the group and European countries (the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy).

Participants are set to discuss the latest regional and international developments, including the situation in Yemen, the US-Iran conflict, the Palestinian issue, the Russia-Ukraine crisis, and the importance of restoring and guaranteeing freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab. They will also explore opportunities for cooperation and coordination between regional and European countries.