Iran, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia have agreed to continue dialogue on regional peace and security. The four countries reached the understanding during their first quadrilateral meeting in Tehran on October 26. A joint statement confirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation on shared regional concerns.
The statement said the countries would maintain discussions to improve coordination on peace and security matters. However, it did not announce specific agreements, joint operations or a detailed implementation plan. The meeting brought together senior officials responsible for defence, intelligence and national security.
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Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, hosted the meeting in the Iranian capital. Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman attended alongside Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Asim Munir. Turkey’s intelligence chief, Ibrahim Kalin, also participated in the discussions.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi were also involved in meetings with visiting representatives. Iranian state television announced the gathering on Monday, describing its focus as regional security and stability. The participation of senior officials highlighted the meeting’s emphasis on security-related dialogue.
The four countries agreed to continue talks aimed at improving cooperation across the region. Their discussions came amid wider regional tensions and ongoing diplomatic efforts involving several Middle Eastern states. However, the joint statement provided no further details about specific threats or planned security measures.
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Reuters reported that a senior Iranian official said the talks did not cover Iran’s nuclear programme. The official said Tehran would not discuss the issue until Washington responded to its demands for ending the war. This account offered additional context about the subjects addressed during the regional meeting.
The Tehran gathering established a platform for continued dialogue among the four countries. Officials have yet to announce a date for another meeting or outline further steps. For now, the joint statement confirms their intention to maintain cooperation on regional peace and security without specifying additional commitments.