Egypt considering legal issues around joining latest regional defence pact
Egypt must “carefully” consider legal and constitutional issues before it decides whether to join a defence pact signed last week by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said. “Obviously, when it comes to co-operation in the field of defence and when there are associated commitments, then it's natural that the matter requires deep studies in the light of…
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has stated that his country must thoroughly examine legal and constitutional implications before deciding on its participation in the latest regional defense pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. Speaking at a joint press conference with Turkey's Hakan Fidan in Alamein, Abdelatty emphasized the need for a comprehensive study of the pact, citing legal, constitutional, and technical considerations that require careful evaluation before any decision is made.
The "Mecca Joint Defence Agreement" stipulates that an armed attack against any of the signatory nations would be regarded as an attack on all, and it was signed at a time when the US-Iran conflict is heightening regional instability and security concerns. Egypt shares close ties with all three signatories and has shown interest in joining a Saudi-led alliance to safeguard shipping in the Red Sea, primarily due to the growing threat from Houthis.
Furthermore, Egypt is already part of an informal alliance with the three nations, allowing for regular consultations and military cooperation. A Turkish official has expressed confidence that Egypt will join the pact in the future once technical matters are addressed.
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