PUBLISHED: 23 October 2026
EVENT: 23 October 2026
Türkiye planned to host foreign ministers from Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, France and Germany in Istanbul on 23 October. The format brings regional and European states together for the first time at Ankara’s initiative, according to reporting based on Turkish diplomatic sources.
The expected agenda includes the Israel–Palestinian issue, the Strait of Hormuz, Yemen, the Russia–Ukraine war and regional cooperation. The available reporting describes the meeting as scheduled; it does not confirm outcomes.
Assessment: The format could provide a channel for coordinating regional and European positions, particularly on maritime security and Yemen. Its operational value remains untested until participants agree on follow-on measures.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, Media / Open Sources.
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