ANKARA, June 21 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- The foreign ministers of Türkiye, Egypt, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Sunday welcomed the signing of a memorandum between the United States (US) and Iran in a joint statement, calling it an important step toward de-escalation in West Asia, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.
“The Ministers welcomed in particular the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). They viewed this important development as a constructive step towards de-escalation and towards ending a conflict which posed significant risks to regional security and stability, as well as to energy markets, international maritime routes, global supply chains, and international trade,” the statement, published by Turkish Foreign Ministry after a meeting in Cairo, read.
The ministers praised the efforts of states and international mediators that helped facilitate the agreement, particularly highlighting Pakistan’s role in organising the negotiation process and support provided by Qatar.
The parties stressed the importance of moving swiftly to the next stage of negotiations on a long-term, verifiable and mutually acceptable settlement of remaining differences. Any future agreements should take into account the security interests of the Gulf states and countries of the Levant, the statement read.
The four diplomats devoted special attention to the Palestinian issue, saying that an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains a key condition for achieving a lasting peace and stability in West Asia.
They reaffirmed support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with UN resolutions.
-- BERNAMA-SPUTNIK/RIA NOVOSTI
