A. To sign a new trade agreement among Muslim countries
B. To discuss climate change policy for the Middle East region
C. To consolidate regional backing for de-escalation and prepare for US-Iran talks
D. To establish a joint peacekeeping force for the Gulf
Officials said the quadrilateral meeting in Islamabad was expected to consolidate regional backing for de-escalation and help align positions ahead of any direct US-Iran talks. While neither Washington nor Tehran was expected to attend, it was viewed as a preparatory step toward a broader diplomatic opening.
The correct answer to the question: "What was the primary purpose of the Islamabad quadrilateral meeting?" is "To consolidate regional backing for de-escalation and prepare for US-Iran talks".