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Erdoğan Explained that Ankara Is Not Obliged to Join Riyadh ' S Military Action

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Participation in the Mekong Defence Agreement does not oblige countries to engage in armed conflict in the event of an attack on a partner, says the Turkish President Recep Tayip Erdogan to issue Newsweek. "The countries will respond on the basis of the demands and needs of the country that will be attacked.

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Breaking News - LATEST NEWS... President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan answered questions from Newsweek magazine, which is published in the US. President Erdoğan's agenda included the US-Iran war, tensions with Israel in the region, and the Mecca Agreement. Regarding the Mecca Agreement, President Erdoğan referred to it as the 'Mecca Joint Defense Agreement'...

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Participation in the Mekong Defence Agreement does not oblige countries to engage in armed conflict in the event of an attack on a partner, says the Turkish President Recep Tayip Erdogan to issue Newsweek. "The countries will respond on the basis of the demands and needs of the country that will be attacked.

In his statements to Newsweek, President Erdoğan emphasized that the Mecca Joint Defense Treaty is not directed against any third country, while also delivering messages regarding Syria's territorial integrity, relations with the US, the fight against terrorism, and UN reform. Erdoğan stated, "Türkiye has no animosity towards the Israeli people or any society," adding that the Mecca Joint Defense Treaty was not established against Iran, Israel, …

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In an interview with Newsweek, President Erdoğan stated, "It would be incorrect to consider the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement as an alliance formed against Iran, Israel, or any third country," adding, "The agreement stipulates that an armed attack against any of the three states will be considered an attack against all parties."

"It is not correct to consider this agreement as an alliance against Iran, Israel, or any third country."

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated, "It would be incorrect to view the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement as an alliance formed against Iran, Israel, or any third country. This agreement is an expression of our shared responsibility in building a more secure, peaceful, and prosperous future."

·Beyoğlu, Türkiye
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Akşam broke the news in Istanbul, Türkiye on Friday, September 25, 2026.
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