Pakistan says new defense pact with Saudi and Turkey is ‘purely defensive’ and open to others
Summary
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey signed a new defense agreement called the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement to improve their security cooperation. The agreement is meant to be defensive, is not aimed at any country, and other nations may join if they agree to peaceful conflict resolution.Key Facts
- The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement was signed on August 7, 2026, by leaders of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.
- The pact states that an armed attack on one member is considered an attack on all three countries.
- Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said the agreement follows the right of self-defense under the U.N. Charter.
- The agreement is open to other countries willing to follow its principles of peace and cooperation.
- The pact does not replace any existing agreements these countries have with others.
- Pakistan is the only nuclear-armed Muslim country involved, Saudi Arabia contributes economic power, and Turkey brings military strength and defense technology.
- The agreement comes amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran.
- Celebrations in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia included lighting landmarks with the three countries’ flag colors.
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