Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia will form political, military mechanisms to coordinate under defence pact: Ankara
ANKARA: Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will form political and military mechanisms under a defence pact signed between the regional powers last week, Turkiye defence ministry said on Thursday, adding the alliance would also deepen defence industry cooperation. The three countries signed the “Makkah Joint Defence Agreement“ on Aug. 7, wedding the Muslims countries alarmed at a regional…
Ankara reports that Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan have signed a defense pact known as the "Makkah Joint Defence Agreement" last week. The three nations aim to establish political and military mechanisms to coordinate their efforts. The agreement, signed on August 7th, comes amid concerns over a regional crisis, with Iranian missile strikes hitting Gulf oil producers.
The pact stipulates that an armed attack on any member nation would be considered an attack on all, akin to NATO's Article 5 collective defense clause. The defense ministry announced that the agreement's mechanisms will involve the defense ministers, foreign ministers, and military chiefs of the three countries. Additionally, the pact plans for joint military exercises and cooperation in the defense industry, potentially including joint production and technology sharing.
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