Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye sign tripartite defence agreement in Makkah
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye on Friday signed a joint defence pact in Makkah that empowers member states to treat an attack against one of them as an attack against all of them. The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, which seeks to strengthen the collective security of the three states, was signed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Crown Prince and PM Mohammad bin Salman, and Türkiye’s…
Three nations, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, have recently established a joint defense agreement in Mecca. This agreement is designed to enhance collective security and promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the region and beyond. The pact signifies a shared commitment among the three states to strengthen their collective defense capabilities.
Any armed attack against one member state will be treated as an attack against all, serving as a deterrent against aggression. The agreement also aims to enhance all aspects of defense cooperation among the three countries. The signing ceremony, attended by the Chief of Defence Forces, Chief of the Army Staff, Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, and Defense Minister, represents a significant milestone in the longstanding historical ties, brotherhood, and Islamic solidarity among the nations.
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