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Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan Discuss Regional Security Pact

3/21/2026

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Pakistan met in Riyadh to discuss a potential security pact to enhance regional cooperation.
The joint statement criticized Iran's actions and briefly mentioned Israel's policies.
They noted Turkey's advancing defense industry, Pakistan's nuclear capabilities, and Saudi Arabia's emergence as a tech hub.
A recent military agreement between Turkey and Egypt further solidifies their security collaboration.

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Pakistan met in Riyadh to discuss a potential security pact to enhance regional cooperation.
The joint statement criticized Iran's actions and briefly mentioned Israel's policies.
They noted Turkey's advancing defense industry, Pakistan's nuclear capabilities, and Saudi Arabia's emergence as a tech hub.
A recent military agreement between Turkey and Egypt further solidifies their security collaboration.