Turkey foreign minister Fidan said on the 8th the Mecca collective defense pact is defensive, not offensive, and requires parties to support each other if one is attacked. He said Turkey will not send troops to other countries to carry out attacks. T

2026-10-08

Turkey foreign minister Fidan said on the 8th the Mecca collective defense pact is defensive, not offensive, and requires parties to support each other if one is attacked. He said Turkey will not send troops to other countries to carry out attacks. The defense ministry said any provision of military forces or capabilities to other states must follow the constitution and relevant laws.