Qatar, Turkiye, Pakistan and Indonesia sign ‘Badr’ defence pact
Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid reports on the ‘Badr’ Memorandum of Understanding.
The National has acquired the complete text of the Makkah Defense Pact among Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. This agreement, initially submitted to Turkey's parliament for approval, was verified as genuine by a Turkish source. The Turkish parliament is required to ratify the pact before it becomes legally binding. Some articles have already been enacted, such as appointing a secretary general and creating a central Strategic Political and Defence Committee.
The nations convened an emergency session to facilitate the swift movement of military forces to Saudi Arabia, which is under siege from Houthi rebels. The pact includes a NATO-style mutual defense clause, and its contents are reproduced below. The agreement between the Republic of Türkiye, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia aims to strengthen mutual respect, uphold UN principles, and international laws.
The parties reaffirm their commitment to non-interference in each other's affairs, territorial integrity, and the inviolability of recognized borders. They also emphasize the importance of bolstering cooperation on terrorism, regional and international organizations, and defense and defense industrial collaboration. Key articles outline the mutual defense obligation, support for each other's armed forces, and joint efforts in fighting terrorism.
Additionally, the parties agree to establish a Strategic Political and Defence Committee and enhance defense capabilities through personnel exchanges, joint training programs, and defense industry collaboration.
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