In his interview with Newsweek magazine, President Erdoğan emphasized that the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement focuses on regional peace and responsibility.
In his interview with Newsweek magazine, President Erdoğan stated that the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement was established not against any country, but with the understanding of regional peace and common responsibility.
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The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement is a defense agreement signed between Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
President Erdoğan answered the questions of Newsweek magazine published in the USA.
Asked about his main goals for the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, Erdoğan stated that the world is going through serious fractures.
Stating that the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signed with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is considered as "a step towards strengthening regional deterrence against both Iran and Israel, independent of the security guarantees of the United States", President Erdoğan asked: "What is the message and strategic importance of this agreement? Also, does the agreement bring with it the possibility of Türkiye intervening against the attacks of Iran or its allies in Iraq and Yemen against Saudi Arabia?" He also answered the question.
Erdoğan said, "It would not be right to consider the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement as an alliance established against Iran, Israel or any third country. This agreement is an expression of our joint responsibility for the construction of a safer, peaceful and prosperous future." shared his opinion.

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