Egypt does not intend to join trilateral Mecca agreement soon, report says

Egypt does not intend to join the trilateral defense pact known as the Mecca agreement in the near future, seeking to maintain neutrality, according to a report by ynet.

Egypt does not intend to join the trilateral defense pact known as the Mecca agreement in the near future, according to a report by ynet. The report cites Cairo's desire to maintain neutrality. As The Zioneer reported on August 10, Egypt had previously declined to join the defense pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, citing its ties with Israel and the UAE.

3 developments

1. 15:53 · 14 AugLatest

   Egypt seeks to be a founding, dominant partner, not an add-on.

2. 08:59 · 12 Aug

   Egypt officially confirms intent to maintain neutrality and decline pact participation.

3. 18:51 · 10 Aug

   Report: Egypt declines to join Turkey-Saudi-Pakistan defense pact, citing ties with Israel, UAE

• Strong20:45 · 9 AugAnalyst: Egypt interested in joining Turkey-Saudi-Pakistan defense pact, more countries on list
• Strong17:13 · 11 AugQatar rejects joining Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defense pact; analysis cites caution over Iranian reprisal
• Strong22:05 · 24 AugIranian media claims Tehran invited to join Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defense pact
• Developing19:09 · 8 AugGplanet post: Mecca Agreement derided as scheme to 'milk' Saudi Arabia, Saudi state called temporary

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