The three countries agreed to treat an attack on one member as an attack on all under the new defence agreement.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, committing to closer military cooperation and a collective security framework under which an armed attack on one member will be treated as an attack on all three countries.
The agreement was signed in Mecca by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during the Mecca Summit on Joint Defence.
Collective Defence Framework
According to a joint statement issued after the summit, the agreement is aimed at strengthening collective security while promoting peace, stability, and prosperity across the region.
A key provision of the pact states that an armed attack against any one of the three countries will be regarded as an attack against all members. The agreement also establishes a framework for expanding cooperation across a broad range of defence and security areas.
The three countries said the partnership is intended to enhance joint deterrence against external threats and deepen long-term military collaboration.
Leaders Discuss Regional Security
The summit was held at Al Safa Palace in Mecca after President Erdogan and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif travelled to Saudi Arabia at the invitation of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
During the meeting, the leaders reviewed the longstanding ties between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan and discussed regional and international developments of mutual interest.
Agreement Builds on Longstanding Relations
The joint statement said the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement builds on the three countries’ historical ties, shared strategic interests, and bonds of Islamic solidarity.
It added that the pact reinforces their existing defence cooperation while creating a stronger framework for addressing common security challenges and supporting regional stability.
Source: Gulf News
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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