Ankara: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced that Egypt is anticipated to join the recent defense agreement signed by Trkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan in the next phase, pending the resolution of several technical issues. Fidan described Egypt as a "natural partner" and emphasized the significance of the four-country regional platform.

According to Anadolu Agency, Fidan expressed confidence in Egypt becoming part of the alliance, stating, "Egypt is already our natural partner on all issues. I believe that at the next stage, Egypt will also be among us in the alliance. We already act toward one another as if we were alliance members. There are a few technical issues. Once these are implemented, there is no reason for Egypt not to be part of it," he shared during the Editor's Desk program on Saturday.

Fidan highlighted the continued importance of the regional four-country platform, which includes Egypt, as a crucial political platform. He also noted that neither Pakistan nor Saudi Arabia had any disagreement regarding Egypt's importance in the alliance.