Diplomats from seven nations are scheduled to meet in Istanbul this Friday to deliberate on pressing geopolitical challenges. The assembly includes representatives from the E3 bloc—the United Kingdom, France, and Germany—alongside the R4 group, which consists of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Egypt. Key agenda items for the discussions include the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the humanitarian situation in Yemen, and the status of the Palestinian territories. A primary focus of the talks will be the security of the Strait of Hormuz, where maritime traffic has significantly declined due to persistent threats. British Foreign Minister Ed Miliband is expected to emphasize the necessity of maintaining safe passage through this critical waterway, building upon recent diplomatic efforts by the United States and other regional stakeholders to stabilize the area.
Source : Prothom Alo
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