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Trilateral Agreement Not Aimed At Iran, Says Turkish FM
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has clarified that the newly signed Makkah Joint Defense Agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan is not aimed at Iran. The deal, signed in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, is defensive in nature and allows members to benefit from each other’s protective support. Fidan noted that preparations for the deal had been underway for nearly two years and eight months, involving signatories and other regional countries. The agreement was reported by various news outlets, including Anadolu Agency and Xinhua.