Trump hails Makkah Joint Defense Agreement as ‘big, bold and important first step’
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Sunday welcomed the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan, describing the landmark pact as a major step toward strengthening regional security and countries’ ability to defend themselves.“Very happy to see that Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have recently, and finally, signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement,”…
In a post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump hailed the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, which was signed by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan, as a "BIG, BOLD, AND IMPORTANT FIRST STEP." The landmark pact, which was finalized on August 7 at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah, is intended to enhance regional security and bolster the nations' capacity to defend themselves.
Trump expressed his satisfaction with the agreement, noting that it signifies the Middle East's growing unity and the potential for countries to safeguard themselves in a more effective manner. The agreement establishes a trilateral framework for collective defense and expands security and military cooperation among the three nations.
The pact includes a mutual defense commitment, which stipulates that any armed attack on one of the countries will be viewed as an attack on all three.
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