Is US behind Pak, Saudi, Turkey Mecca defence pact?
US President Donald Trump has expressed his approval for the new defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. This agreement, known as the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, was signed on August 7 in Mecca. The pact establishes a framework for collective defense and deeper military cooperation among the three countries. Trump called the agreement a major step towards greater regional security and self-reliance.
He highlighted that it signifies how the Middle East is coming together to be able to defend itself more effectively. While the agreement has drawn comparisons to NATO due to its collective defense provision, the countries involved have emphasized that it is primarily defensive in nature and not meant to create a military or sectarian bloc.
Trump's public support for the pact indicates that the US sees it as part of a broader effort by Middle Eastern countries to strengthen their collective defense capabilities.
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