Erdogan refers joint defense pact with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to Turkish parliament

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced that a joint defense agreement signed by Turkey with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan has been referred to the Turkish parliament for ratification.

Erdogan, speaking during a meeting of the Justice and Development Party's parliamentary group, said the agreement was sent to parliament to complete the ratification process.

In a separate context, Erdogan congratulated Turkish and Syrian intelligence officers, whom he described as "unsung heroes," noting the arrest of an individual he said was responsible for massacres in Banias, Syria, and Reyhanli.

He also welcomed the Libyan House of Representatives' approval of a memorandum defining maritime jurisdiction areas between Turkey and Libya, expressing hope that the decision would benefit both countries.