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Antalya Diplomacy Forum: PM Shehbaz Meets Erdogan to Finalize Regional Peace Roadmap
From Riyadh to Doha, and now Antalya! 🌍 PM Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Türkiye for the final leg of his high-stakes tri-nation tour. Today, he meets with President Erdogan to discuss the "Islamabad Talks" and the path to a permanent U.S.-Iran peace deal. As Pakistan takes center stage in global mediation, all eyes are on the Antalya Diplomacy Forum
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by News Desk
2026-04-17
Antalya Diplomacy Forum: PM Shehbaz Meets Erdogan to Finalize Regional Peace Roadmap

The Antalya Diplomacy Forum: A Global Stage

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Türkiye for the fifth Antalya Diplomacy Forum, following pivotal visits to Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Participating in the leadership panel, "Mapping Tomorrow, Managing Uncertainties," the Prime Minister is presenting Pakistan's strategic perspective on regional stability to an audience of global leaders.

Key Diplomatic Breakthroughs

A major highlight of the forum was the meeting between PM Shehbaz and Massad Boulos, Senior Adviser to US President Donald Trump.

  • Acknowledging Leadership: The PM praised President Trump’s "bold leadership" in brokering the India-Pakistan ceasefire last year and the recent truce in Lebanon.

  • The "Islamabad Talks": Discussions focused on the historic US-Iran peace negotiations hosted in Pakistan, with Boulos commending Pakistan’s "constructive contributions" to regional security.

  • Strengthening Ties: Both leaders emphasized a desire to deepen the Pakistan-US partnership, focusing on trade, economic development, and counter-terrorism.

Parallel Diplomacy: DPM Ishaq Dar’s Engagements

Accompanying the Prime Minister, Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a series of bilateral meetings to solidify Pakistan's international standing:

  • Regional Support: In meetings with foreign ministers from Algeria, Bangladesh, and Singapore, Pakistan received widespread praise for its successful mediation efforts in the Middle East.

  • Diaspora & Welfare: A meeting with the leadership of Northern Cyprus focused on the education and welfare of the Pakistani community living there.

  • Historical Bonds: Talks with Bosnia and Herzegovina reaffirmed long-standing ties, while discussions with Singapore marked 60 years of diplomatic relations with a focus on future economic cooperation.
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