{"id":5152,"date":"2026-06-21T16:54:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T16:54:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=5152"},"modified":"2026-06-21T16:54:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T16:54:56","slug":"r4-terms-us-iran-mou-signing-a-constructive-step-towards-de-escalation-praises-pakistans-mediation-role","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=5152","title":{"rendered":"R4 terms US-Iran MoU signing a constructive step towards de-escalation, praises Pakistan\u2019s mediation role"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CAIRO: The Regional 4 (R4) meeting held in Cairo has welcomed the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran, describing it as a \u201cconstructive step towards de-escalation\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to a joint statement issued by Pakistan\u2019s Foreign Office (FO), the meeting provided an opportunity for a detailed exchange of views on regional and international developments. The participating countries reaffirmed the importance of continued consultation and coordination among Pakistan, Egypt, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia to promote regional stability and peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discussing recent regional developments, the ministers particularly welcomed the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran on June 18, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udd0aPR No.1\ufe0f\u20e34\ufe0f\u20e39\ufe0f\u20e3\/2\ufe0f\u20e30\ufe0f\u20e32\ufe0f\u20e36\ufe0f\u20e3<br><br>Joint Statement: Fourth Consultative Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan,the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Turkiye, Cairo Arab Republic of Egypt &#8211; June 21,2026 <br><br>\ud83d\udd17\u2b07\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/k5v4W6CzGN\">pic.twitter.com\/k5v4W6CzGN<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Ministry of Foreign Affairs &#8211; Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ForeignOfficePk\/status\/2068670706217533637?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 21, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statement said the ministers viewed the agreement as an important development that could help reduce tensions and contribute towards ending a conflict that had posed serious risks to regional security and stability, as well as to energy markets, international maritime routes, global supply chains and international trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ministers also appreciated the efforts of regional and international stakeholders who helped facilitate the signing of the MoU and stressed the need for the parties to fully implement their commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statement highlighted Pakistan\u2019s role in the process, saying the ministers \u201clauded the instrumental efforts of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan\u201d in achieving the outcome. 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