Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia will form political, military mechanisms to coordinate under defence pact, Ankara says
ANKARA, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will form political and military mechanisms under a defence pact signed between the regional powers last week, Turkey's defence ministry said on Thursday, adding the alliance would also deepen defence industry cooperation.
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan will establish mechanisms for political and military coordination under a recently signed defence pact. According to Turkey's defence ministry, these mechanisms will involve the countries' defence ministers, foreign ministers, and military chiefs.
The pact, referred to as the Mecca Defence Agreement by Middle East Eye, aims to deepen cooperation in the defence industry, including joint production and technology sharing.
The three countries are also planning joint military exercises under the agreement.
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