Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan to sign major defense pact amid Iran tensions
The planned pact would deepen cooperation between Riyadh, Ankara and Islamabad as the three countries seek greater strategic influence in the region.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan are set to sign a major joint defense agreement in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Friday, according to multiple reports. The agreement is seen as a significant step in deepening security cooperation among the three regional powers amid tensions and the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran.
The summit will bring together Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The defense pact, which goes beyond short-term considerations, is a natural development in the increasingly close ties among the three countries.
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