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Turkey Says Egypt May Join New Defense Alliance With Saudi Arabia and Pakistan

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First reported by Ynet · 3 hours ago

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Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced that Egypt may join the recently signed defense alliance with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan after technical issues are resolved. The pact, similar to NATO's mutual defense clause, is not aimed at Iran. Turkey stresses the alliance's goal to secure Red Sea routes and expand membership.

01Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed a new defense pact with mutual defense commitments.
02Egypt may join the alliance after resolving technical issues, according to Turkish FM Hakan Fidan.
03The pact mirrors NATO's Article 5, treating attacks on one member as attacks on all.
04Turkey states the alliance is not targeted at Iran but focuses on regional security, including Red Sea safety.
05Defense industry and technology cooperation is a major part of the agreement.
06Iranian official criticized the pact, warning Saudi Arabia against relying on the US for security.

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