The Mecca Agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan is not an alternative to NATO and is open to other countries, spokesperson for the ruling Justice and Development Party Omer Celik said.

“The Mecca Agreement is not an alternative to NATO, but an additional mechanism of the international security architecture. Turkey will respect this agreement with parliament’s approval and within the constitutional procedures. Other countries' participation in this agreement would be welcome from the viewpoint of its principles and goals,” he said.