Erdogan: Turkiye Rejects East-West Divide, Says Mecca Defense Pact Not Aimed at Iran or Israel
In an interview, the Turkish president outlined Ankara's foreign policy priorities, emphasizing diplomacy and broader international cooperation.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkiye rejects framing global politics as a divide between East and West, arguing instead for a foreign policy built on diplomacy and broader international cooperation, according to an interview published by Anadolu Agency.
Erdogan used the interview to outline Ankara's foreign policy priorities amid shifting global power dynamics, emphasizing diplomatic engagement as his preferred approach to resolving regional conflicts.
He also addressed a recently signed defense arrangement referred to as the Mecca pact, saying it is not directed against Iran or Israel. Erdogan's comments come as several countries in the region have moved to strengthen mutual defense arrangements, prompting outside speculation about their strategic targets.
The Turkish president called for deeper international cooperation, framing it as necessary amid ongoing shifts in global power balances, though the interview excerpt did not specify particular new initiatives or partners.
Anadolu Agency's report did not include the full transcript of the interview alongside the summary of Erdogan's remarks.
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- Türkiye rejects East-West divide, says Mecca defense pact not aimed at Iran or Israel: President — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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