Türkiye has said it will continue supporting peace efforts between the United States and Iran, urging both sides to engage in constructive dialogue aimed at ending hostilities and achieving a lasting settlement.
As a NATO member bordering Iran, Türkiye has maintained diplomatic ties with both countries, as well as with regional mediator Pakistan, and has repeatedly called for de-escalation of tensions, Caliber.Az reports per the Turkish ministry.
According to a weekly briefing from Turkish Defence Ministry spokesperson Zeki Aktürk, Türkiye will continue to provide support so that any existing ceasefire can evolve into a permanent peace agreement. He added that all parties should work constructively within the ongoing negotiation process without obstructing efforts toward a settlement.
Separately, a Turkish diplomatic source said that foreign ministers from Türkiye, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt are expected to meet on the sidelines of a diplomatic forum in Antalya this weekend.
The source also said that Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to visit Türkiye following a trip to Qatar.
By Sabina Mammadli
