Turkey: 'We hope Egypt will join the pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan'

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced a trilateral defense alliance between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, calling the Mecca agreement a historic moment for the region. He expressed hope that Egypt would join the agreement after studying all its aspects. Earlier, the Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Akhbar outlet reported that Cairo does not intend to join the agreement in the near future.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced the creation of a trilateral defense alliance between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. He called the Mecca agreement a historic moment for the region and stressed that it is not directed against any party. Fidan expressed hope that Egypt would join the agreement after studying all its aspects. Earlier, the Hezbollah-affiliated Lebanese outlet Al-Akhbar reported, citing informed sources, that Cairo does not intend to join the agreement in the near future. The article also mentions an Israeli source who stated that the trilateral alliance is directed against Israel.