ISLAMABAD, 23 October, 2026 (Nosheen): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar departed Islamabad for Istanbul on Friday to participate in the ministerial meetings of R4, comprising Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt, and R4+E3, which also includes the United Kingdom, Germany and France. At the invitation of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, the deputy prime minister will attend the R4 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Istanbul, followed by the R4+E3 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, marking the first gathering of the seven countries in this format. The meetings will focus on key regional developments and explore coordinated diplomatic approaches to address shared challenges and promote regional peace and stability. During his visit, Senator Ishaq Dar will also hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts to discuss matters of mutual interest and strengthen bilateral cooperation. Pakistan’s participation in these meetings reflects its continued commitment to constructive diplomacy, regional cooperation and the peaceful resolution of disputes.