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Makkah Joint Defense Agreement marks new era of strategic cooperation: academic

Dr. Jarrah Al-Murshidi says the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement signals a historic shift in Middle East cooperation.

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Academic discusses Makkah Joint Defense Agreement on TV

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Dr. Jarrah Al-Murshidi, professor of political media at King Saud University, said the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement marks a new phase of strategic cooperation.

Speaking to Al-Ekhbariya TV, Al-Murshidi added that the agreement represents a historic transformation in the Middle East’s political landscape. He noted that the three signatory countries possess the resources to make their integration influential in a region that has experienced instability for over 40 years.

On Friday, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan announced the signing of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement during a summit hosted in Makkah at the invitation of King Salman bin Abdulaziz.

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