Deputy PM of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia attend an R4+E3 meeting in Istanbul to discuss regional developments.

The entities involved

• Pakistan →

  sovereign state in South Asia

  • Malik chaired a meeting to review exploration prep as Turkish Petroleum Corporation began offshore drilling near Somalia for Pakistan-Türkiye energy cooperation.01:14
  • The TAPI gas pipeline connects Afghanistan and Pakistan, while Turkmenistan seeks expanded US cooperation and supports the gas project.01:02
• Saudi Arabia →

  country in West Asia

  • An agreement was signed involving Monica Juma and Saudi Arabia to combat corruption and build expertise.Fri 22:02
  • KAUST and international organizations issue warnings on regional climate, water, and global food systems, involving Saudi Arabia.Fri 21:55
• Istanbul →

  largest city in Turkey

  • Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori participated in a meeting held in Istanbul on November 3, 2026.Tue 08:44
  • A multinational military exercise led by France and the UK, involving Belgium and Turkey, took place near the Black Sea.Tue 04:31

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