Erdogan says Egypt may join Turkey‑Saudi‑Pakistan defence pact

Ankara’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Al Jazeera in a televised interview that the agreement his government signed last week remains open to additional participants. The pact, which was concluded on Tuesday between Turkey and a group of regional partners, is intended to bolster cooperation on security, migration management and economic development across the eastern Mediterranean and neighboring areas. Erdogan emphasized that the framework is designed to be inclusive, inviting any interested nation to join the initiative without compromising its core objectives.

The president also pledged that Turkey will continue to provide political, logistical and financial support to the agreement’s implementation, underscoring the country’s commitment to regional stability. He indicated that forthcoming meetings will outline the process for prospective members to accede, and that Turkey will work with existing signatories to ensure the pact’s operational effectiveness. The announcement signals Ankara’s intention to expand the coalition’s reach while maintaining the momentum of the newly established partnership.