Turkey says expects Egypt to join defence pact
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a joint defence agreement on Friday aimed at stabilising the region amid the Middle East war.
ANKARA: Turkey's foreign minister anticipates Egypt's participation in a joint defence pact with regional allies aimed at stabilising the Middle East amidst ongoing instability. Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan inked the agreement on Friday, responding to the war between the US and Iran that has involved surrounding nations and disrupted shipping lanes.
The war has empowered Iran and its Houthi allies in Yemen, who have attacked Saudi Arabia, and a recent drone strike hit US assets in Egypt's Mediterranean port. Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan, speaking to state news agency Anadolu, views Egypt as a "natural partner" on all regional matters and believes Egypt will join the alliance soon, citing only a few technicalities to resolve.
The pact does not single out any country, emphasizing a collective deterrent against any member's attack. Fidan also sees the agreement as a crucial step towards lasting stability in the region, hinting at potential expansion beyond the initial three signatories.
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