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Is India a reason behind Egypt staying out of the Mecca Pact?

Summary by India Today
Mecca Pact: Egypt has emerged as a potential addition to the Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan-led Mecca defence pact, but its entry is far from certain. Riyadh has reservations about Cairo, while Egypt itself may be wary of joining a bloc that could complicate its ties with India and other partners.

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There is intense discussion about Egypt joining the Mecca Pact, a coalition of Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, but Cairo is currently maintaining its distance. This is due to several reasons, including Saudi Arabia's opposition, relations with the UAE and Israel, and the Turkey-Greece dispute. Experts say Egypt's strong strategic and economic ties with India may also be a factor in this decision.

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Middle East Eye broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, August 17, 2026.
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