According to a report, Egypt has refused to join the trilateral defense pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, despite Turkish efforts. The report cites Cairo's interest in maintaining its security ties with Israel and the United Arab Emirates.
The report, posted Monday, states that Egypt has refused to join the Turkey-Saudi-Pakistan defense pact, preferring to maintain its security ties with Israel and the UAE. The claim is based on a single source and has not been corroborated independently.
The tripartite pact was announced last week, with a signing ceremony planned in Mecca. On Sunday, analyst Dr. Hai Eitan Cohen Yanrojak assessed on The Zioneer that Egypt was reportedly interested in joining the bloc, making the reported refusal a potential shift in Cairo's position. The reported stance highlights the complex regional dynamics as Saudi Arabia and Turkey deepen security ties with Pakistan, while Egypt balances its relations with Israel and the UAE.
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