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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye sign Makkah Joint Defence Agreement

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement in Mecca on Friday to strengthen military cooperation and collective deterrence. The pact, signed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, stipulates that an armed attack against any one of the three nations will be considered an attack against all of them. The agreement aims to enhance regional security amid rising tensions in West Asia.

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What Happened

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye signed a trilateral defence pact known as the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement during a summit at the Al-Safa Palace in Mecca. The agreement was formalised by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. It includes provisions for military cooperation, joint training exercises, intelligence sharing and the exchange of defence technology.

The pact establishes a mutual defence commitment where an attack on one member is regarded as an attack on all three. This development occurs against a backdrop of escalating security concerns and regional tensions in West Asia. While some observers have speculated about the formation of an Islamic security bloc, Pakistan has stated that the arrangement is intended to strengthen regional peace and reduce reliance on external powers rather than target any specific nation.

Key Facts

  1. The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement was signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye.Source not recorded
  2. The pact stipulates that an attack on one member is treated as an attack on all three.Source not recorded
  3. The agreement includes provisions for intelligence sharing and joint military exercises.Source not recorded
  4. The signing took place at the Al-Safa Palace in Mecca.Source not recorded
  5. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs stated it is closely following the development.Source not recorded

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