Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey Emphasize Importance of Ensuring Full Freedom of Navigation in the Region

Foreign ministers of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan emphasize the importance of safe navigation and global economic stability during their meeting in New York.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Cairo, Sept 22 (KUNA) — Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan affirmed today the importance of ensuring full and safe freedom of navigation as a fundamental pillar for the stability of the global economy and the security and safety of international trade movements. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that this came during a meeting at the Egyptian mission’s headquarters in New York, which brought together the four regional parties (R4): Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, and Pakistani Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, during their participation in the high-level segment of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The ministers emphasized the need to intensify efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region, alongside supporting initiatives aimed at reaching a sustainable understanding that contributes to enhancing regional security and stability and prevents further escalation and tension in the area. They agreed to continue consultations and close coordination on regional issues of common interest, in support of efforts to strengthen security, stability, and peace in the region. (End) A.F.F. / A.B.G.