Mecca Pact coalition begins troop deployment to defend Saudi Arabia

The Political and Defense Strategic Committee of the Mecca Defense Alliance has decided to immediately implement joint defense commitments, taking necessary measures to provide the agreed military forces and capabilities and to rapidly deploy them in Saudi Arabia, in accordance with approved arrangements and the national laws of member states. This aims to enhance readiness, military integration, and collective ability to counter threats.

The decision was made during an emergency meeting held today in Riyadh between Saudi Arabia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the Republic of Turkey, to discuss security developments and threats facing the Kingdom.

As part of the alliance's institutional framework, the committee announced the appointment of retired Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood from Pakistan as the first Secretary-General of the alliance for a three-year term. Member states welcomed his appointment and expressed confidence in his ability to advance the alliance and achieve its objectives.

The member states strongly condemned attempts to target Mecca and Madinah, as well as continued attacks on Saudi cities and civilian and economic facilities. They reaffirmed their firm rejection of any aggression or threat to the Kingdom’s security and territorial integrity.

Pakistan and Turkey praised the vigilance and readiness of Saudi Arabia’s armed forces, commending their professionalism and high competence in countering threats and safeguarding the Kingdom’s security and territory.

Operational steps to strengthen joint defense

The committee reviewed the outcomes of previous political and military consultations and approved the submitted recommendations, affirming that the Mecca Defense Alliance represents a firm commitment to joint defense and a unified stance against threats.

The committee resolved to move immediately to practical implementation of joint defense obligations, taking necessary steps to provide the agreed military forces and capabilities and to swiftly deploy them in Saudi Arabia, in line with approved arrangements and national legislation of the member states, to bolster readiness, military integration, and collective capacity to confront threats.

The member states emphasized that the security of each country is an integral part of the collective security of the three nations. They stated that implementing the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement demonstrates credible commitment, strengthens deterrence, and unifies the efforts of the three countries to defend their security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.