Makkah Pact Sets Defense Alliance

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have agreed to sign the "Mecca Mutual Defense Agreement," which is considered a trilateral defense framework under which any armed attack against one of the three countries is regarded as an attack on all. The agreement aims to enhance military cooperation, develop defensive capabilities, and increase the level of preparedness and mutual deterrence in response to growing security and regional threats. However, the agreement affirms that it does not cancel or suspend existing bilateral or multilateral partnership agreements, and it is not aimed at any specific country. This step is seen as a continuation of long-standing military relations among the nations, based on cooperation in combating terrorism and strengthening defensive capabilities within a strategic framework focused on coordination and military integration between the countries.

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