Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey have signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca, marking a new trilateral alliance aimed at enhancing collective security and deterrence against external threats. The pact, signed in the holy city of Makkah, allows member states to treat an attack against one as an attack against all, strengthening regional cooperation (dawn.com).
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey attended the signing ceremony, emphasizing the importance of unity in the face of global challenges. The agreement is seen as a strategic move to bolster mutual defense and promote peace in the region (aljazeera.com).
Erdogan described the alliance as open to other friendly nations, while Saudi officials stressed that the new bloc does not pose a threat to any country. The pact reflects growing regional solidarity amid geopolitical tensions and security concerns.
