Which other countries could join the Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact?
Summary
Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan recently signed a defence agreement called the Mecca Joint Deterrence Agreement that says an attack on one is considered an attack on all. Turkiye’s Foreign Minister said they want to add more countries to this pact, with Egypt mentioned as a likely next member.Key Facts
- The Mecca Joint Deterrence Agreement was signed by Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan.
- The pact means if one country is attacked, others will treat it as an attack on all three.
- Turkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the pact could expand to include more countries.
- Egypt is named as a “natural partner” and may join after technical details are settled.
- Egypt already works closely with the pact countries through a group called the R4.
- Joining the pact could affect Egypt’s existing military ties and peace treaties.
- Egypt wants to keep its freedom to decide if and when to get involved in conflicts.
- Officials said the pact is not aimed against any country, including Iran, and does not replace other alliances.
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