Turkish FM: Mecca Pact Not Against Iran

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that the Mecca Agreement for Collective Defense, signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, does not target Iran or any other country. It is considered a principle of collective defense similar to Article 5 of NATO's Charter. The agreement includes the formation of a ministerial committee and a secretariat to coordinate the implementation of defense mechanisms, with the possibility of Egypt joining after resolving technical matters. Fidan emphasized that the agreement aims to protect member states and opens the door to enhancing cooperation in the Red Sea region to ensure safe navigation and secure maritime corridors.

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