Turkey expects Egypt to join new regional defence alliance
Turkey says expects Egypt to join defence pact
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expressed confidence on Saturday that Egypt will join the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, a new regional defense alliance. The agreement, signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan on Friday, aims to stabilize the region amid the ongoing war between the United States and Iran, which has involved multiple nations and disrupted vital shipping lanes.
Fidan described Egypt as a "natural partner on all issues" and said Turkey already treats Egypt as if it were part of the alliance, aside from a few technical hurdles. While the pact does not single out any particular country, it is intended to bolster collective defense. Turkish officials hope the agreement will serve as a key step toward lasting stability in the region and potentially expand to include more nations.
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