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[Fatman17]

Ministers gather in Istanbul for next phase of Mecca defense pact

Ministers and top military brass from Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are scheduled to hold the first committee meeting under the landmark Mecca Joint...

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he first meeting of a committee set up specifically for the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement will be held in Istanbul on Monday.

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Defense Minister Yaşar Güler and Chief of General Staff Gen. Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu will host their Pakistani and Saudi counterparts for the meeting.

 

[Bogeyman]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2094336890438811752

 

[Tornadoss]

I don’t think Israel is going to attack us directly in our territory. If they want to strike us, it will be in a foreign land (Syria…). They’re going to send a few F-35, do their thing and get back to base. Now what will be our options if that happens ?

What about Cyprus? Could they hit bases in Cyprus? In that case, Article 5 also can't be activated.

 

[Corvus]

I have been waiting for this for so long.

Hope it becomes a nucleus for a future unity in the Islamic World. We have a great potential together.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2094367838299443506

Any guesses about these 6-7 countries?

 

[Fatman17]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2094379338833776978

 

[TR_123456]

What about Cyprus? Could they hit bases in Cyprus? In that case, Article 5 also can't be activated.

KKTC is a red line,article 5 doesnt matter then.

 

[begturan]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2094367838299443506

Any guesses about these 6-7 countries?

Can be Algeria, Egypt, Bangladesh, Syria, Qatar, Malaysia, Indonesia etc.

 

[Barry]

all well known for their competency in warfare and defence

 

[Fatman17]

Who will shape new Middle East? | Column

The Middle East is entering a new era as Turkish and Israeli visions compete for the region’s future: regional ownership vs hegemony

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New regional context​

After Iran lost its influence, a major power vacuum emerged in the region. As a result of these altered conditions, there has been a significant change in the mindset in the Middle East. Regional and global powers have begun to restructure their policies in accordance with the new realities. Upon closer examination, we can see that all actors have drawn different conclusions from the new regional environment.

In this new context, two countries, Türkiye and Israel, have come to the forefront, trying to fill this power vacuum. However, these two states have different and often conflicting perspectives, which causes them to compete and clash in the region. Accordingly, the other regional states are divided into two fronts: while some support the Israeli stance, others support the Turkish vision.

The U.S. has relatively understood the new situation in the Middle East and implemented a withdrawal from the region. Determined to reduce its military presence in most states in the region, it appears that the U.S. will soon withdraw its forces from Iraq, just as it did in Syria. Although it is the strongest supporter of Israel, the U.S. has been trying to follow a relatively balanced policy between Israel and Muslim states. Therefore, it does not alienate Türkiye to the extent that Israel desires. For instance, U.S. government officials welcomed the Mecca Pact signed by Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

 

[nick.f76]

For instance, U.S. government officials welcomed the Mecca Pact signed by Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

Why wouldn't they welcome it? Those countries don't wish USA wouldn't exist like they do for Israel. They will not throw their missiles on USA. They will not send their F-16s and drones to violate the USA air space like a certain country does in the Greek air space. They will not send their fishermen accompanied by their Coast Guard to fish in USA territorial waters and bully American fishermen like that certain country does to Greek fishermen.

 

[AlperTunga]

Why wouldn't they welcome it? Those countries don't wish USA wouldn't exist like they do for Israel. They will not throw their missiles on USA. They will not send their F-16s and drones to violate the USA air space like a certain country does in the Greek air space. They will not send their fishermen accompanied by their Coast Guard to fish in USA territorial waters and bully American fishermen like that certain country does to Greek fishermen.

If you people continue with this mentality, a war will be inevitable. This time we will make sure that it will be the last one with your country.

 

[Fatman17]

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The three countries agreed to further institutionalize their cooperation “in a manner that would enhance their solidarity, ensure the credibility and effectiveness of their collective deterrence and defence, and contribute to the regional efforts and cooperative security towards a just, inclusive and lasting peace.”

The statement also announced the establishment of a secretariat in Saudi Arabia to support work carried out under the agreement.

“A Secretariat, headed by a Secretary General, will be established in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support their work within the framework of the Mecca Agreement,” it said.

The secretariat will initially be headed by a secretary general from Pakistan for a three-year term.

 

[Barry]

Why wouldn't they welcome it? Those countries don't wish USA wouldn't exist like they do for Israel. They will not throw their missiles on USA. They will not send their F-16s and drones to violate the USA air space like a certain country does in the Greek air space. They will not send their fishermen accompanied by their Coast Guard to fish in USA territorial waters and bully American fishermen like that certain country does to Greek fishermen.

you guys are always the victims. It's a weak mentality.

 

[Lool]

Why wouldn't they welcome it? Those countries don't wish USA wouldn't exist like they do for Israel. They will not throw their missiles on USA. They will not send their F-16s and drones to violate the USA air space like a certain country does in the Greek air space. They will not send their fishermen accompanied by their Coast Guard to fish in USA territorial waters and bully American fishermen like that certain country does to Greek fishermen.

Greeks are just like the Armenians IMO

You people need to experience that one war which will pull you back to reality. The armenians experienced it and woke up right away so we can be assured of its efficacy.

If you continue with that mentality, then war is coming sooner or later and when you lose it, you wont be thinking about the unfair EEZ you claim about anymore but rather how much will Turkey take from you as spoils of victory and I assure you it wont be a couple of islands only

 

[GoatsMilk]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2093811422413070632

 

[Mis_TR_Like]

Why wouldn't they welcome it? Those countries don't wish USA wouldn't exist like they do for Israel. They will not throw their missiles on USA. They will not send their F-16s and drones to violate the USA air space like a certain country does in the Greek air space. They will not send their fishermen accompanied by their Coast Guard to fish in USA territorial waters and bully American fishermen like that certain country does to Greek fishermen.

The Greek claims over the Aegean are just absurd.

You should be attempting to meet Türkiye in the middle rather than falling into the trap being set up for you.

Do you seriously think you stand a chance? Do you really think Türkiye will get bogged down like Russia? It will be a quick war.

Let's be real, even if you spent 10x on your defence budget, tried to emulate the Turkish military, you'll still be at a huge disadvantage.

F-35s and layered defence won't save you if this war ever starts.

 

[Fatman17]

Erdogan’s tilt

Turkiye’s military pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is astonishing.

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In analysing Turkey’s role in world affairs today, we have to ignore the decades preceding Erdogan’s entry into politics with his arrest in 1999 for reciting a politically provocative poem. He became prime minister in 2003 and president in 2014. What is astonishing today is Erdogan-led Turkiye’s plunge into a pan-Islamic military relationship with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. According to the Makkah Defence Alliance, an attack on any of the three countries will mean an attack on all of them.

 

[Fatman17]

Mecca pact, SCO, NATO: Türkiye’s multilateral foreign policy | Column

Türkiye is expanding its multidimensional diplomacy, forging ties across rival power centers while strengthening its role as a pivotal global player

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Türkiye’s multidimensional and multilateral diplomacy has once again come into view at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.

The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, which made headlines and sparked widespread global discussion in recent weeks, has established an important security axis among Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. As new states join this emerging security axis, Türkiye will create a new area of cooperation that could become one of the world’s significant centers of power and security.

At a time when war rhetoric is frequently heard across the world, Türkiye is adopting an approach that places peace at the center of all the alliances and cooperation mechanisms it establishes.

 

[Barry]

And the expected happened: Greece has 0 control over the Israeli weapons they're buying.

Fell for it again. Imagine being a Greek citizen and getting dragged into a shooting war with Turkiye because Israel decided it for you. Inshallah every scenario has been gamed and our people and firepower put an end to these demon's surrounding us.

 

[Sanchez]

And the expected happened: Greece has 0 control over the Israeli weapons they're buying.

Fell for it again. Imagine being a Greek citizen and getting dragged into a shooting war with Turkiye because Israel decided it for you. Inshallah every scenario has been gamed and our people and firepower put an end to these demon's surrounding us.

That's not how weapon acquisition works. Greece has the same level or more control over their Israeli weapons than we have on S-400 or F-16.