Erdogan: 'Mecca Agreement' does not target any country and is open to participation by states aiming to achieve stability

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the joint defense agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey in Mecca “does not target any country and aims to achieve security, prosperity, and stability in our region, and it is open to membership by brotherly countries that seek to achieve stability.” In a post on the X platform, which was relayed by the Anadolu Agency, Erdogan affirmed that “Turkey will firmly continue its approach of resolving conflicts and crises through dialogue and diplomacy, based on respect for international law.” He considered that “the joint defense agreement with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enhances security and defense cooperation and the development of defense industries.” Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud had received Erdogan in Mecca. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that the meeting discussed aspects of Saudi-Turkish relations and the means to strengthen and develop them in various fields, as well as reviewing recent developments in the region.