The Kabul Tribune (KT) — Middle East Monitor reports that former Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani has called for the formation of a strategic defense alliance among Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, describing it as an “urgent need” amid shifting regional and international dynamics.
According to the report, Al Thani said growing geopolitical
changes and security challenges require closer coordination among key
Muslim-majority countries to safeguard regional stability and shared interests.
He pointed to existing defense cooperation between Saudi
Arabia and Pakistan as a potential foundation for the proposed alliance, adding
that Turkey could also play a central role. Al Thani said including Egypt would
strengthen both the Arab and broader Muslim components of regional security.
The former Qatari prime minister stressed that enhanced
military and strategic cooperation among the four countries could help address
emerging threats, reduce reliance on external powers, and boost collective
deterrence in an increasingly volatile region.
The comments come amid broader discussions on expanding
defense and security partnerships in the Middle East and South Asia as
countries respond to changing power dynamics and regional conflicts.
So far, no official response has been issued by Egypt, Saudi
Arabia, Turkey or Pakistan regarding the proposal.
