Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has announced that the newly signed Makkah Joint Defence Agreement is not aimed at any specific country, including Iran, and is purely defensive in nature. The agreement, signed with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, is intended to protect the signatories from external threats and stabilize the region amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Fidan emphasized that the pact does not target any nation that has not attacked its signatories, clarifying that Iran is not a focus of the agreement (arabnews.pk).
The deal was signed amid heightened regional tensions, particularly following the conflict between the United States and Iran, which has disrupted shipping through key waterways such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. Fidan stated that the agreement is part of broader efforts to ensure regional security and stability. He also noted that while the pact is defensive, it reflects a shared commitment to safeguarding national interests (sundayworld.co.za).
In addition, Türkiye’s Foreign Minister reiterated that the agreement is not directed against any country and is designed to foster cooperation among regional partners. Ishaq Dar, a senior Pakistani official, also clarified that the pact is not a tool of aggression, reinforcing its defensive purpose (samaa.tv). The agreement underscores growing regional collaboration in response to evolving security challenges.
