Trump hails Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan defence pact as ‘big, bold’ step
WASHINGTON, Aug 17 — US President Donald Trump said yesterday he was pleased by the recent signing of a...
US President Donald Trump expressed satisfaction with the signing of a defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, calling it a "BIG, BOLD, IMPORTANT FIRST STEP" that demonstrates the Middle East coming together to better defend itself. The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, signed on August 7, aims to strengthen collective deterrence and promote peace, security and stability in the region and beyond.
The pact states that an attack on any member would be considered an attack on all, and the three countries will work together to resolve the Iran-US conflict.
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