Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan announce permanent secretariat, new defense cooperation under Mecca Agreement
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan unveiled new steps to deepen defense cooperation under the Mecca Agreement, including a permanent secretariat and joint military industry initiatives.
The Foreign Office (FO) announced on Monday that Pakistan will head the secretariat of the Makkah Defence Alliance for a period of three years, as the partnership between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye is set to be institutionalised to strengthen collective deterrence and defence. The agreement's first meeting took place in Istanbul, attended by the foreign and defence ministers of the three nations, as well as top military officials.
The alliance's secretariat, which will be established in Saudi Arabia, will be headed by a secretary general from Pakistan for the initial three-year term. The three countries also agreed to work together to enhance solidarity and the credibility and effectiveness of their collective deterrence and defence, contributing to regional efforts towards a just, inclusive and lasting peace.
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