The Foreign Office has announced that the Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt will visit Islamabad from March 29 to 30, 2026. This visit is at the invitation of Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
The distinguished guests include Saudi Arabia’s H.H. Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Türkiye’s H.E. Hakan Fidan, and Egypt’s H.E. Dr. Badr Abdelatty. Over the course of their two-day stay, they are scheduled to engage in comprehensive consultations covering various issues, notably ongoing efforts to ease regional tensions. Additionally, the Foreign Ministers will meet with the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Pakistan considers its relationships with Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt as deeply valued and fraternal. This visit is expected to provide a significant platform to strengthen cooperation and coordination across diplomatic, economic, and strategic domains, thereby reinforcing these important ties.
In a significant development, this high-level engagement underscores Pakistan’s dedication to sustaining robust partnerships with key regional allies and promoting dialogue on critical regional and international matters.
The summit will bring together representatives from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt, with discussions reportedly focusing on a regional security initiative informally known as the “Green NATO.” This proposed framework aims to bolster local deterrence capabilities, improve coordinated diplomatic efforts, and reduce dependence on Western military support.
Pakistan’s role as the host highlights its unique position as a neutral mediator between Tehran and the West. Pakistani officials have facilitated back-channel communications between U.S. and Iranian representatives, including relaying messages to senior figures such as Jared Kushner. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s willingness to offer a diplomatic platform for substantive negotiations, positioning the country as a potential avenue to de-escalate regional conflicts.
The urgency of this summit is heightened by Pakistan’s domestic challenges. Sharing a 1,000-kilometre border with Iran, Pakistan faces potential risks such as refugee influxes and disruptions to energy supplies from the Strait of Hormuz. Following briefings with Field Marshal Asim Munir, Islamabad is implementing a coordinated national strategy that balances mediation efforts with rising fuel prices and increased security demands.
This gathering reflects Pakistan’s dual priorities: advancing regional diplomacy while simultaneously protecting its own economic stability and security interests.
