KABUL: The foreign ministers of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Pakistan have described Israel’s occupation of Palestine as the main cause of instability in the region and called for an end to ongoing violence in Gaza.
In a joint statement issued after their meeting in Istanbul, the four ministers stressed that the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza must continue without obstacles so that assistance can reach people in need.
The statement also called on the Houthis to pursue dialogue instead of military operations.
Regarding the conflict between Iran and the United States and broader regional tensions, the ministers said negotiations remain the only way to resolve disputes and reduce tensions.