Exclusive: Saudi Arabia opposed Egypt's inclusion in Mecca agreement, sources say

Saudi Arabia opposed Egypt's inclusion in a new defense agreement with Turkey and Pakistan, Middle East Eye reports. The three-nation pact, signed in Mecca, commits each country to treat an armed attack on one as an attack on all. The opposition reflects Riyadh's frustration: despite investing twenty-five billion dollars supporting President Sisi since his twenty thirteen coup, Saudi officials believe Egypt no longer offers strategic value and hasn't reciprocated on crucial security issues.

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