Islamabad skies lit up with fireworks as thousands gathered to celebrate the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, marking a significant trilateral security pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye. The event took place in New Blue Area, where families, students, and young people gathered, waving national flags and chanting slogans in support of the alliance. Organized by Islamabad’s district administration and the Capital Development Authority (CDA), the celebration highlighted the importance of the agreement as a symbol of regional cooperation (arabnews.pk).
The agreement, signed recently, aims to enhance collective security and deter external threats, according to officials. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized that the pact is purely defensive and not aimed at any specific country, clarifying that Iran is not a target of the agreement. He stated that the deal is designed to protect signatories from external attacks without targeting any nation that has not attacked them (sundayworld.co.za).
Analysts, however, remain cautious, noting that the agreement may face challenges in delivering credible deterrence due to the complex geopolitical landscape. Pakistan’s police also held a flag march to commemorate the pact, with officials describing it as a demonstration of shared strength and unity (dawn.com). The agreement reflects growing regional collaboration, though its effectiveness will depend on implementation and international dynamics.
