TΓΌrkiyeβs Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the Middle East must develop its own security architecture based on mutual trust, arguing that lasting stability depends on inclusive regional cooperation rather than deterrence or dominance by any one actor.
In an interview with Al Jazeera aired on Thursday, Fidan said that the main issue of cooperation in security among Gulf countries is "the lack of trust between statesβ in the region.
He said the region needs its own security arrangements, stressing that the priority should be "creating the fundamental and ultimate trustβ among regional states rather than focusing first on deterrence. Trust, he argued, is the real foundation of security and stability.
He said the lack of trust between nation-states remains the core problem in the region, and increasing mutual confidence would help bring peace without domination by any single power. Drawing a parallel with the European Union, Fidan said regional countries could also come together responsibly.
Responding to a question about a Saudi Arabia-Pakistan defense pact and TΓΌrkiyeβs possible participation, Fidan said: "Any pact in the region should be more inclusive," adding that broader regional cooperation could follow if built on these principles.
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