On 21 September 2026, the foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey convened in New York on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly for a consultative meeting on regional and international developments. In a joint statement issued by Turkey's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the four countries reaffirmed the importance of continued consultation and coordination to support what they described as peace, security, stability, and prosperity in the Middle East and the broader region.

Expressing deep concern over continued tension and hostilities in the region, the ministers underscored that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only path to a sustainable resolution. In that context, they stressed the need to uphold the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding for lasting peace and stability.

On Yemen, the Turkish Foreign Ministry's statement said the four ministers strongly condemned all attacks against Saudi Arabia, including what it characterised as recent Houthi attacks. The ministers reaffirmed their support for Saudi Arabia's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security, and affirmed the Kingdom's right to defend itself in accordance with international law and the UN Charter. They also stressed the importance of safeguarding maritime navigation and declared unwavering support for the legitimate Yemeni Government and the Presidential Leadership Council in pursuit of a political process and an inclusive Yemeni–Yemeni dialogue.

The statement reiterated the four countries' support for the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and to an independent, sovereign, viable, and contiguous State of Palestine on the basis of the 4 June 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with relevant UN Security Council resolutions. The Palestinian cause, the ministers said, remains central to the achievement of peace and stability across the Middle East.

On Sudan, the ministers reaffirmed their support for that country's sovereignty, unity, independence, and territorial integrity, stressing the importance of preserving its legitimate national institutions and rejecting what they described as parallel entities undermining Sudan's sovereignty. They also called for halting the illicit flow of weapons, mercenaries, and foreign fighters into Sudanese territory.

The four ministers agreed to maintain close coordination and continue consultations on regional and international developments to strengthen collective security and promote long-term regional stability.

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