Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani said that his country is studying the possibility of joining the Mecca Defense Agreement, which was formed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey. Al-Shaibani stressed that the stability of the region depends on ending the tragedy in Gaza. He explained that "Syria will not be a source of threat to the region and neighboring countries," stressing that "the Golan is Syrian territory and his country will not accept giving it up."