Muslim nations, organisations welcome Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan defence pact
Muslim nations, organisations welcome Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan defence pact Several Arab nations and organisations have welcomed the joint defence agreement signed by Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan on Friday. The deal, which has been under negotiation since last year, creates a significant new trilateral framework amid a deepening regional crisis following Israeli and US attacks on Iran.…
Several Muslim nations and organisations have expressed support for the recent defence pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. The agreement, which has been in negotiation since the previous year, marks a significant development in regional diplomacy, coming amidst heightened tensions following Israeli and US actions against Iran.
The Yemeni government, recognised by the international community, commended Saudi Arabia for its leadership in fostering responsible regional and international partnerships grounded in cooperation and mutual respect. Bahrain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the pact as a "strategic partnership between equal parties," praising it as a qualitative enhancement to the Gulf Cooperation Council's joint defence system.
The Muslim World League, led by secretary-general Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, highlighted the pact's foundation on "brotherhood and Islamic solidarity," emphasizing its aim to bolster shared security and regional stability. The Palestinian Presidency stressed that strengthening the Muslim world's capabilities, cooperation, and protection of security, sovereignty, and interests is crucial for regional stability and the preservation of its peoples' resources.
The presidency also expressed hope that the pact will contribute to supporting the Palestinian people's rights and their struggle against Israeli occupation, with East Jerusalem as the capital. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General, Hissein Brahim Taha, affirmed that the agreement is a "fundamental pillar for supporting security and stability in the region and across the Muslim world."
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