Will Egypt Join the Turkey-Pakistan-Saudi Defence Pact?
What Happened
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Egypt could join the newly signed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, which commits Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia to collective defence similar to NATO's Article 5. Fidan described Egypt as a "natural partner" and said Cairo could join once certain technical issues are resolved.
Key Takeaways
If Egypt eventually joins, the pact would link four major regional powers spanning the Middle East, the Red Sea, and South Asia.