Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign Mecca Joint Defense Agreement

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, establishing a trilateral framework for defense cooperation. The pact states that any armed attack against one of the three nations will be considered an attack against all, aiming to strengthen collective deterrence and support security and stability.

The agreement was signed during the Mecca Joint Defense Summit, held in Mecca, by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.

According to the joint statement, the agreement seeks to enhance collective deterrence against any aggression and to develop all aspects of defense cooperation among the three countries, thereby reinforcing their shared security.

The statement emphasized that the agreement reflects the commitment of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan to achieving security, peace and stability in the region and the world. It aims for a secure and prosperous future, based on shared strategic interests, close defense cooperation, and the historical and fraternal ties among the three nations.

The signing was preceded by the Mecca Joint Defense Summit, during which the leaders reviewed the strong relations between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, as well as a number of issues of mutual interest.

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The summit was convened at the invitation of King Salman. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Royal Court in Al-Safa Palace, Mecca.