Makkah defense pact signals regional alliance shifts amid global changes
King Saud University’s Mishaal Al-Wuael says the Makkah agreement reflects shifting regional alliances as Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign joint defense pact.
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AIMishaal Al-Wuael, professor of media at King Saud University, said, “Pakistan and Turkey hold significant political and military weight, while the Kingdom is a key player in regional balances thanks to its political and economic influence and its regional and international standing.”
Al-Wuael added in an interview with Al Ekhbariya TV that “the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement comes as alliances and blocs are being reshaped amid rapid international changes,” noting that “the Kingdom’s policy allows space for dialogue and managing differences through political engagement.”
Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Turkey, and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan announced last Friday the signing of the ‘Makkah Joint Defense Agreement’ during a summit hosted in Makkah at the invitation of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
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