Islamabad Emerges as Diplomatic Hub: Pakistan to Host Saudi, Turkish, and Egyptian Peace Talks

Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt will convene in Islamabad to discuss de-escalation and actionable steps to end the month-old U.S.-Iran conflict.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 28, 2026, 6:35 AM EDT

Source: Reuters

The Four-Nation Mediation Bloc

The meeting in Islamabad brings together four regional powers that are uniquely vulnerable to the war's economic fallout. Each country carries a specific diplomatic weight:

Pakistan: Acts as the primary "messenger," shuttling proposals between President Trump and the Iranian leadership.

Turkey: Focuses on guarding vital trade routes and has offered itself as an alternative venue for formal negotiations.

Saudi Arabia & Egypt: Represent the Gulf and Arab interests, both deeply concerned with the security of the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz.

The U.S. 15-Point Proposal