During an interview with Al Jazeera Arabic’s program 'Al Muqabala' aired on Sunday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed the scope of the recently signed Mecca Agreement. The agreement, which currently involves Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, has been the subject of regional speculation regarding its membership criteria.

When asked whether other nations in the region might be invited to participate in the trilateral framework, Erdogan explicitly stated that the doors remain open to Egypt. His comments serve as a direct response to reports suggesting that Egypt had been excluded from the agreement. By clarifying the inclusive nature of the pact, Erdogan signaled a potential shift in diplomatic messaging regarding regional cooperation. While the agreement is currently limited to its three founding members, the Turkish president’s remarks suggest a willingness to expand the partnership, though he did not provide a specific timeline or formal invitation process for new members to join.