Egypt considers joining Pakistan-Saudi Arabia-Turkiye Defence Pact

CAIRO: Egypt is seriously considering joining the Makkah mutual defence agreement signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said.

Abdelatty said Egypt had been aware of the agreement from the outset and that the matter was undergoing a comprehensive review by the country’s relevant state institutions.

Asked about Egypt’s possible participation in the pact, the foreign minister said Cairo maintains deep and special relations with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye that extend beyond the political sphere.

He said Egypt would need to carefully assess the defence commitments associated with the agreement in accordance with the country’s Constitution and legal requirements before making a final decision.

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye signed the mutual defence agreement in Makkah several days ago. Under the pact, an attack against one of the three countries is to be regarded as an attack against all three.