Historic Cairo Summit: Joint Statement by Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia

Cairo, the capital of Egypt, hosted the fourth round of quadrilateral meetings of the Foreign Ministers of Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia on June 21, 2026. This meeting, held in a sensitive diplomatic atmosphere, led to the issuance of a historic joint statement that analysts consider a turning point in regional political equations [1]. Hakan Fidan, Badr Abdelatty, Faisal bin Farhan, and Mohammad Ishaq Dar emphasized the necessity of strategic cooperation to overcome recent crises during this summit.

Centrality of the "Islamabad Understanding" in Cairo Talks The main agenda of this meeting was to review the implementation process of the "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding" signed on June 18, 2026, between the presidents of Iran and the United States [3]. In their final statement, the Foreign Ministers of the four countries described this agreement as a constructive step toward reducing tensions and ending conflicts that had endangered energy security and global markets [4]. Participants also expressed gratitude for Pakistan's mediatory role and Qatar's logistical support in achieving this understanding [1].

Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and Global Energy Security One of the key clauses of the joint statement was the welcoming of the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping and the lifting of the naval blockade on Iran [2]. The Foreign Ministers emphasized that stability in maritime trade routes and the global supply chain is the top priority for these four regional powers. They noted that the precise implementation of the parties' commitments in the recent agreement could guarantee sustainable security in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman [5].

Emphasis on the Palestinian Cause as a Pillar of Stability In another part of this historic statement, the Foreign Ministers of Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia reaffirmed the centrality of the Palestinian issue. They stated that a comprehensive and just peace in the Middle East will only be achieved with the formation of an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital [3]. This decisive stance demonstrates the high level of coordination among these four countries regarding the fundamental issues of the Islamic world [4].

60-Day Outlook for a Final Agreement The Cairo summit took place as high-level negotiations between Washington and Tehran began in Switzerland to finalize the details of sanctions relief and the nuclear program [5]. The ministers of the four countries announced that in the upcoming 60-day period, they will utilize all their diplomatic capacities for the success of these negotiations and to reach a sustainable and verifiable agreement [1]. This quadrilateral cooperation, which was previously pursued in Riyadh, Islamabad, and Antalya, has now reached a new political maturity in Cairo [2].