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DMM says Mecca defense agreement is not an alternative to NATO
The Presidency’s Center for Combating Disinformation (DMM) rejected claims that the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signed by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan conflicts with Article 5 of NATO and creates a parallel alliance. DMM said the agreement is a defense-focused cooperation mechanism that complements existing alliance commitments.
A response came from the Presidency’s Center for Combating Disinformation (DMM) to claims linking the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signed by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to NATO.
In a statement posted on its NSosyal account, DMM described as entirely untrue the claims that the agreement conflicts with Article 5 of NATO and creates a parallel alliance. The center said the claims constituted an overt attempt to shape public perception.
Agreement does not conflict with NATO commitments
The statement said the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement is compatible with Türkiye’s existing international alliance commitments, including those to NATO. DMM said the arrangement does not constitute an alternative to NATO membership, but is a complementary cooperation mechanism that supports regional security.
According to the center, the agreement aims not to establish an aggressive military bloc, but to strengthen deterrence through a defense-focused arrangement.
Scope of the agreement
DMM said the arrangement does not target any third country or bloc. Areas of cooperation include the defense industry, military training and technology sharing, as well as strengthening regional stability.
The center called on the public not to give credence to unfounded claims and manipulative posts.
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