Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Sign Joint Defense Pact in Makkah
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar of Pakistan met with Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand on Sunday, discussing regional security and Pakistan’s newly signed joint defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict (arabnews.pk). The agreement, signed in Makkah, aims to strengthen security cooperation among the three nations.
Turkey has clarified that the pact is not directed against Iran, emphasizing that it focuses on collective defense and deterrence rather than targeting any specific country (baotintuc.vn). The agreement was also praised by the World Muslim Scholars Union for its potential to enhance unity among Islamic nations (internethaber.com).
The pact was framed as a long-term strategic initiative, not a short-term response to immediate threats, with all three countries highlighting the need for a shared security framework in the region (sabah.com.tr). Meanwhile, reports from Kuwait and Israel indicate rising tensions in the Persian Gulf, including drone attacks and clashes in Gaza, adding to the complexity of regional security dynamics (it-boltwise.de).
The joint defense agreement marks a significant step in regional cooperation, though its full implications remain to be seen as geopolitical tensions continue to evolve.
