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ISLAMABAD: Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, T&uuml;rkiye and Egypt on Sunday welcomed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran, describing it as an important step toward de-escalation and calling for the faithful implementation of commitments undertaken under the agreement. Pakistan&#39;s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar participated in the fourth meeting of the Regional Four (R-4) grouping in Cairo, where ministers reviewed progress on the Islamabad MoU, exchanged views on regional and international developments, and reaffirmed their commitment to dialogue, diplomacy and collective efforts aimed at promoting peace, security, stability and prosperity across the Middle East and beyond. The meeting came as high-level talks on implementing the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding got underway in B&uuml;rgenstock, Switzerland, bringing together delegations from the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar. The discussions mark the first formal engagement since the signing of the agreement and are aimed at advancing understandings reached under its implementation framework. The R-4 mechanism emerged as a key platform for regional coordination during the crisis. The grouping first convened in Riyadh in March before holding subsequent ministerial meetings in Islamabad and Antalya, where member states coordinated diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions and encouraging dialogue. Sunday&#39;s gathering in Cairo marked the fourth consultative meeting of the forum. According to a joint statement issued at the conclusion of the meeting, the ministers viewed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding as &quot;a constructive step towards de-escalation&quot; and toward ending a conflict that posed significant risks to regional security and stability, as well as to energy markets, international maritime routes, global supply chains and international trade. The ministers welcomed the signing of the agreement between the United States and Iran and stressed the importance of continued consultation and coordination in support of peace and stability in the region. &quot;The Ministers lauded the instrumental efforts of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in reaching this historic outcome, along with the support extended by the State of Qatar to bring about a successful conclusion to the negotiations on the MoU,&quot; the joint statement said. The statement added that the ministers also commended Pakistan&#39;s continued and close coordination with the group on the issue. Building on what they described as positive momentum, the ministers emphasized the importance of achieving &quot;a swift and successful conclusion to the subsequent phase of negotiations&quot; aimed at reaching a lasting, verifiable and mutually acceptable solution to the remaining issues. They further stressed that future efforts should take into account the concerns of countries across the region, particularly with regard to the security and stability of the Gulf Arab states and the Levant. On the sidelines of the meeting, Dar called on Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. According to Pakistan&#39;s Foreign Office, the discussions covered bilateral relations, regional developments and cooperation under the R-4 framework. The ministers also reaffirmed support for the Palestinian cause and reiterated backing for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the June 4, 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.

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As technical talks open in Switzerland, regional powers meeting in Cairo focuses on safeguarding recent diplomatic gains and ensuring that negotiations address wider concerns affecting Gulf security, regional stability and international commerce.

R-4 ministers back Islamabad MoU, urge swift talks progress

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Switzerland: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his delegation have arrived at the Burgenstock Resort in Switzerland to participate in the much-anticipated technical-level talks between the United States and Iran, according to Pakistan TV head Adil Shahzeb. Speaking from the venue, Adil Shahzeb said the Pakistani delegation includes Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and other senior government officials. Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi have also reached the resort ahead of the negotiations.<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-6" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-6&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=2068599432044802478&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=f3cc800cba5883030758f7d97271021ef55801b1&theme=light&widgetsVersion=6a3ad42b224df%3A1778106238597&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 648px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;" data-tweet-id="2068599432044802478"></iframe></div></div>He said delegations from Iran, Qatar and the United States are already present at the venue.&nbsp; The US delegation is being led by Vice President JD Vance, while the Iranian side includes Parliamentary Speaker Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. According to Adil Shahzeb, all participating delegations are currently engaged in separate in-house consultations before the formal talks begin. He said the technical-level negotiations are expected to commence within the next few hours. He added that Pakistan is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with the US, Iranian and Qatari delegations on the sidelines of the talks. Highlighting Pakistan TV&#39;s role in covering the developments, Adil Shahzeb said the state broadcaster has remained at the forefront of reporting on the diplomatic process from the very beginning.&nbsp; He said Pakistan TV provided extensive coverage of the Islamabad talks and is once again leading on-the-ground reporting from Burgenstock.&nbsp; Adil Shahzeb said Pakistan TV will continue to deliver live updates throughout the negotiations, regardless of how long the talks continue, ensuring audience received firsthand information on the progress of the discussions and Pakistan&#39;s mediation efforts.

Speaking from the venue, Adil Shahzeb said the Pakistani delegation includes Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and other senior government officials. Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi have also reached the resort ahead of the negotiations.

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