Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia Form Regional Defense Pact
Most outlets emphasized that the newly formed regional defense pact between Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia is focused on regional security and not directed at any specific country. Arab News Pakistan highlighted the openness of the pact to other nations, such as Egypt, while Hum News English noted the pact’s aim to avoid escalating wars. Both excerpts framed the agreement as a defensive initiative, with no mention of broader geopolitical tensions or specific threats.
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Turkey says Makkah defence pact aimed at regional security, not war
WEB DESK: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said the Makkah defence pact between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is aimed at protecting the security of member states and does not seek to escalate wars or create confrontation with other countries. Speaking after the first meeting of the agreement, held in Turkey, the foreign minister said the three countries were committed to promoting ...
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Turkiye says regional defense pact not against any country
ISTANBUL: Turkiye’s top diplomat stressed Monday the regional defense pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia was not aimed at any particular country and open to others, including Egypt. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s remarks came after the first ministerial meeting of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, which commits Turkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to mutual defense in the event of any of them ...
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