Mecca Defense Pact: Military Deployment in Saudi Arabia

The Defense Pact Committee in Mecca has agreed to deploy troops and military capabilities in Saudi Arabia immediately to enhance readiness and military integration in facing threats. This decision was made during an emergency meeting held in Riyadh, with the participation of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey. Retired General Nauman Mahmood from Pakistan has been appointed as Secretary-General of the alliance for a three-year term. The committee condemned attempts to target Mecca and other Saudi cities, as well as ongoing attacks on the kingdom's facilities. The countries emphasized that each other's security is an integral part of collective security, and that implementing the joint defense agreement strengthens deterrence, reaffirming their unity and readiness to defend their lands.