{
  "id": 9823871,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye reaffirm collective defense under Makkah agreement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/saudi-arabia-pakistan-and-turkiye-reaffirm-collective-defense-under",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T19:43:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/664867/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-pakistan-and-turkiye-reaffirm-collective-defense-under-makkah-agreement"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Riyadh on Friday, the chiefs of defense and general staff from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye convened to reaffirm their commitment to collective defense and the swift implementation of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement. The military leaders discussed the current security climate, expressing strong condemnation of acts targeting Makkah and the Kingdom's civilian and economic infrastructure. They commended the Saudi Armed Forces for their vigilance and professionalism in protecting citizens and maintaining the nation's security.\n\nThe meeting aimed to bolster cooperation among the armed forces of the three nations by enhancing intelligence sharing, military coordination, and integrating capabilities to strengthen deterrence and collective defense. They emphasized the enduring relationships and mutual trust among the peoples and military forces of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye. The Riyadh gathering highlighted the depth of their defense partnership and their shared resolve to swiftly convert the commitments from the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement into tangible military collaboration.\n\nThe participants explicitly reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to collective defense, stressing the determination of the three countries to safeguard Saudi Arabia's security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.",
  "summary": "RIYADH — The chiefs of defense and general staff of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye met in Riyadh on Friday, reaffirming their commitment to collective defense and the immediate implementation of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.During the meeting, the military chiefs reviewed the security situation and threats facing Saudi Arabia and strongly condemned the attacks targeting Makkah and the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}