Joint statement from the foreign ministers of 8 countries after the meeting in Istanbul

The R4 Group and the foreign ministers of Germany, England, France and Italy issued a joint statement after the meeting in Istanbul.

In the declaration, it was reminded that the foreign ministers of 8 countries met in Istanbul; It was stated that he discussed various issues of regional and international importance, including the US/Israel-Iran conflict, the Israel-Palestine conflict and the need for a negotiated two-state solution, the heinous attacks of the Houthi militias against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of Yemen, the security and freedom of navigation, and the escalating tension in the Bab al-Mandab and Straits of Hormuz and the Black Sea.

The joint statement included the following statements:

"Ministers stressed their determination to continue contributing to diplomatic efforts aimed at promoting peace and stability in the region and beyond and addressing the implications of these issues on security, economy and trade.

Ministers agreed that there is an urgent need to address regional conflicts through dialogue, diplomacy and de-escalation. They underlined the need to find permanent solutions to all ongoing conflicts through negotiations, in line with relevant United Nations resolutions.

"Ministers agreed to continue dialogue in this format with the aim of preventing conflicts and promoting peace and stability in the region."