Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has compared the Makkah defence agreement to NATO’s Article 5. However, he stressed that the pact does not target Iran or any other country.
Fidan said the agreement focuses on collective security among Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia. He explained that the pact would not identify any country as an enemy without an attack.
The Turkish foreign minister specifically addressed Iran’s position under the agreement. He said Iran would not become a target unless it attacked one of the member states.
Fidan’s comments provide further details about the security framework established by the three countries. The agreement seeks to strengthen cooperation while avoiding direct confrontation with other states.
Pact Establishes New Security Structures
Fidan said the agreement would establish a committee comprising foreign ministers. It would also create a general secretariat to coordinate the alliance’s activities.
He said these structures would resemble certain elements of the NATO system. According to Fidan, the general secretariat is expected to operate from Saudi Arabia.
The proposed structures could help members coordinate their security policies. They may also provide a formal mechanism for consultations during potential security crises.
Meanwhile, the agreement remains focused on collective defence rather than targeting specific countries. Member states would respond collectively if one signatory faced an attack.
Egypt Could Join Defence Agreement
Fidan also indicated that Egypt could potentially join the defence agreement. Such an expansion would increase the pact’s membership beyond its current three countries.
Egypt’s possible participation could further broaden regional defence cooperation. However, authorities have not announced a formal timeline for Cairo’s potential inclusion.
The agreement therefore establishes a new framework for cooperation among its current members. Further developments will determine whether additional countries eventually join the arrangement.
