Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Egypt emphasized that Saudi Arabia has the right to defend itself during a joint meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. This meeting took place at a time when tensions and conflicts in the Middle East have significantly escalated.
The Necessity of Diplomacy and Dialogue
The foreign ministers of these countries expressed their deep concern over the ongoing conflicts and crises in the region and noted that the only sustainable solution to these issues is dialogue and diplomacy. They emphasized the need for cooperation and joint efforts to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East.
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Support for the Yemeni Government
In addition, the foreign ministers of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Egypt declared their support for the Yemeni government and called for further efforts to establish stability and peace in the country. They stressed the importance of resolving the Yemen crisis through negotiation and dialogue to assist the humanitarian situation in the country.
This meeting was held under circumstances where the Middle East faces multiple challenges, including political, economic, and social crises. The foreign ministers of the mentioned countries stated that diplomacy and multilateral cooperation can serve as effective tools in addressing these challenges, highlighting the necessity of creating a framework for cooperation to enhance peace and stability in the region.
At the end of this meeting, the ministers agreed to schedule subsequent meetings to follow up on the discussed topics and to take advantage of every opportunity to strengthen cooperation.
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