Turkey is set to host talks later this week on forming a regional security framework involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and possibly Egypt, officials familiar with the matter said.&nbsp;The foreign ministers of all three countries have been invited to talks on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, which begins on Friday, Turkish officials said on the condition of anonymity. It would mark the third such talks in the past month, following earlier meetings held in Riyadh and Islamabad, Bloomberg reported quoting officials.<h2>Meeting in Islamabad</h2>Meanwhile, oficials from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have also discussed de-escalation efforts in Islamabad on Wednesday (April 16, 2026). Ambassador Nazih El-Nagari, Assistant Foreign Minister of Egypt, took part in a meeting of senior officials from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey in Islamabad on Wednesday. The discussions centred on regional developments and examined joint approaches to restoring stability across the Middle East and nearby regions.&nbsp;Officials stressed the importance of ensuring peace and security in line with international law, highlighting respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, and unity of states. They also underlined the principles of non-interference in internal affairs and the right of peoples to self-determination.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-choose-wisely-else-hegseth-warns-iran-if-they-do-not-agree-to-a-peace-deal-1776343722037">'Choose wisely else...': Hegseth warns Iran, if they do not agree to a peace deal</a>

The foreign ministers of all three countries have been invited to talks on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, which begins on Friday. It would mark the third such talk in the past month.

Turkey is set to host talks later this week on forming a regional security framework involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and possibly Egypt, officials familiar with the matter said. The foreign ministers of all three countries have been invited to talks on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, which begins on Friday, Turkish officials said on the condition of anonymity. It would mark the third such talks in the past month, following earlier meetings held in Riyadh and Islamabad, Bloomberg reported quoting officials. Meeting in Islamabad Meanwhile, oficials from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have also discussed de-escalation efforts in Islamabad on Wednesday (April 16, 2026). Ambassador Nazih El-Nagari, Assistant Foreign Minister of Egypt, took part in a meeting of senior officials from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey in Islamabad on Wednesday. The discussions centred on regional developments and examined joint approaches to restoring stability across the Middle East and nearby regions. Officials stressed the importance of ensuring peace and security in line with international law, highlighting respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, and unity of states. They also underlined the principles of non-interference in internal affairs and the right of peoples to self-determination. Also read: 'Choose wisely else...': Hegseth warns Iran, if they do not agree to a peace deal

The foreign ministers of all three countries have been invited to talks on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, which begins on Friday. It would mark the third such talk in the past month.

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