7 countries meet tomorrow in Istanbul to discuss developments in Yemen and 'Hormuz'

Foreign ministers from the “G4” and “G3” groups will discuss a number of regional issues during meetings in Istanbul on Friday, foremost among them the Palestinian issue, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, developments related to Yemen, and efforts to find a solution to the Russia-Ukraine war. The “G4” group comprises Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, while the “G3” European group includes Britain, Germany, and France. According to information obtained by the Anadolu Agency from sources in the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meetings will be held on Friday in Istanbul, chaired by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Participants include Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Pakistani Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, German Foreign Minister Johann David Wadephul, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. The seven countries are meeting for the first time in the “G4+G3” format, under a Turkish initiative. The meetings are expected to discuss regional issues, including the Palestinian issue, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, developments related to Yemen, and efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war. They will also examine potential areas for future cooperation and coordination among the countries of the “G4” and “G3” groups.