Turkey announces joint military drills with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan under Mecca pact

The Turkish Ministry of Defense announced today details of the Mecca Defense Agreement signed with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, highlighting the establishment of strategic, political, and military mechanisms for alliance among the three countries.

The ministry explained that the defense charter aims to build a sustainable institutional framework to strengthen long-term cooperation in defense fields.

The Turkish Ministry of Defense confirmed that joint military exercises with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will be held under the Mecca agreement, as part of efforts to boost mutual defense capabilities.

The agreement also seeks to support collaboration in the defense industry and technology exchange, with a focus on joint production among the three nations.

Potential for other countries to join

The statement added that the door remains open for other countries to join the Mecca agreement once the mechanisms are established and necessary arrangements are made.