Shafaqna Pakistan: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said Iran could join the Makkah Joint Defence Pact in the future, suggesting that the emerging security alliance could eventually expand beyond its current Gulf members.
Lavrov said the pact was not intended to remain restricted to Gulf states and could welcome additional countries in the future. He identified Egypt as a possible future member and described Algeria’s reported interest in the alliance as a positive development.
The Russian foreign minister also cited Iran as a potential participant, though Tehran has not formally expressed any intention to join the Makkah defence alliance so far.
The Makkah Joint Defence Pact was signed on August 7, 2026, by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye.
Under the agreement, an armed attack against one member would be treated as an attack against all three.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office has also said the pact allows for the inclusion of additional countries.
However, it has clarified that no final list of countries seeking formal membership has been announced so far.
Lavrov’s remarks come as the three-member security arrangement potentially looks to broaden its regional scope.
The possible inclusion of countries such as Iran, Egypt and Algeria could significantly expand the pact’s strategic and geographical reach, although any future membership would depend on formal decisions by the existing members and interested states.
Source: Dunya News
