US backs 'Islamic Nato': Trump calls Saudi-Turkey-Pak pact 'big, bold step'
US President Donald Trump endorsed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, describing it as a "big, bold, and important first step". The pact, signed on August 7, has strengthened ties among the three Islamic nations and earned the nickname "Islamic Nato" due to its resemblance to NATO's collective defence principle.
Trump praised the agreement on his social media platform, Truth Social, stating that it demonstrates the Middle East's unity and enhanced ability to defend itself. The agreement commits the nations to treat an armed attack on one as an attack on all, drawing comparisons to NATO's Article 5. While details surrounding the pact remain unclear, India is closely monitoring the agreement's potential impact on national security and regional stability.
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