Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Monday that Ankara aims to expand its newly formed defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to include more countries, according to Turkish media. Speaking to reporters, Fidan cited President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's vision, saying, "Under our president's vision, we should not remain limited to these three countries."
The pact, which was announced earlier this year, is seen as a step toward deeper military cooperation among the three Muslim-majority nations. Fidan did not specify which countries might join, but analysts suggest that other Gulf states or Central Asian nations could be potential candidates.
The Turkish foreign minister also emphasized that the pact is not directed against any third country, but rather aims to enhance regional security and stability. He added that the initiative reflects the growing defense industry cooperation between Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia.
No official statement has been released by Pakistan or Saudi Arabia regarding the potential expansion. The development comes amid shifting regional alliances and increased defense spending in the Middle East and South Asia.
