Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to hold first defense pact meeting, source says
Foreign and defense ministers, as well as the chiefs of staff, of the three countries will attend the meeting in Istanbul, Reuters reported.
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are set to hold their inaugural defense pact meeting in Istanbul on Monday, according to a Turkish foreign ministry source. This marks the first committee gathering under the newly signed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, which was finalized on August 7.
Signed by the three nations, the agreement is a response to concerns over the ongoing Iran war and regional conflicts that have resulted in Iranian missile attacks on Gulf oil producers. The primary objective of the accord is to bolster collective defense capabilities and deter any acts of aggression against any of the member countries, akin to NATO's Article 5 collective defense clause.
The meeting, which will see the participation of foreign and defense ministers, as well as chiefs of staff from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, is expected to focus on international security issues. Key topics of discussion are anticipated to include enhancing defense capabilities, increasing interoperability among their armed forces, and deepening cooperation within the defense industry, encompassing joint production and development efforts.
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