Military chiefs of Turkiye, Pakistan, KSA hold talks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to collective defence, pledging to immediately translate the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement into effective military cooperation amid growing security threats to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The commitment was made during a high-level meeting of the Chiefs of Defence Forces and Chiefs of General Staff of the three…
The Chiefs of Defence Forces and Chiefs of General Staff from Pakistan, Türkiye, and Saudi Arabia convened in Riyadh on Friday, September 25, to reaffirm their commitment to collective defense. They pledged to swiftly convert the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement into tangible military cooperation in response to escalating security threats confronting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
This announcement was conveyed through a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday, September 26. The military leaders vociferously denounced the assaults on the Holy City of Makkah and Saudi Arabia's civilian and economic structures. They reiterated their resolute commitment to safeguarding the Kingdom's security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
The leaders deliberated on the evolving security landscape and the challenges confronting Saudi Arabia, acknowledging the vigilance and professionalism displayed by the Saudi Armed Forces in protecting the populace and maintaining the nation's safety. During the meeting, the military chiefs deliberated on bolstering collaboration among the armed forces of the three countries, with a specific focus on improved intelligence exchange, coordinated military actions, and integrating capabilities.
The discourse emphasized fortifying deterrence and collective defense through intensified military cooperation under the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement. The participants also recognized the enduring relations and mutual trust between the populations and armed forces of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye. They underscored that the Riyadh gathering underscored the robustness of their defense partnership and their shared dedication to swiftly converting the commitments of the trilateral agreement into effective military cooperation.
The military leadership reasserted the collective defense commitment, showcasing the determination of all three nations to safeguard Saudi Arabia's security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
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