Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign Makkah joint defense pact

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, aimed at enhancing the security of the three nations and supporting peace and stability in the region and worldwide.

The agreement, signed today by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, strengthens the principle of joint deterrence against any aggression, boosting the three countries’ ability to safeguard their shared security.

According to the agreement, any armed attack on one of the three countries will be considered an attack on all, establishing a collective defense commitment among the signatories.

The pact seeks to develop all aspects of defense cooperation between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, within the framework of their shared strategic interests and close defense ties.

The agreement was signed during the Makkah Joint Defense Summit, held at the invitation of King Salman bin Abdulaziz. The summit brought together Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, following discussions on trilateral relations and issues of mutual concern.

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Makkah Joint Defense Agreement

• Strengthening joint deterrence: The agreement aims to bolster deterrence among Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan against any aggression.

• Collective defense: It stipulates that an armed attack on any of the three countries is considered an attack on all.

• Expanding defense cooperation: The agreement covers the development of all areas of defense cooperation among the three nations.

• Enhancing security and stability: The pact seeks to support shared security and promote peace and stability in the region and globally, based on common strategic interests and Islamic solidarity.