Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed a significant tripartite defense agreement in the city of Mecca. According to this pact, any armed attack against one member country will be considered an attack against all three nations. The agreement aims to strengthen all areas of defense cooperation among the three countries and enhance their collective resistance capability. (August 7, Kathmandu)
Leaders of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the agreement on Friday in Mecca. According to a statement from Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the signatories included Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The agreement stipulates that an armed attack on any member state shall be deemed an attack on all three.
Previously, there was a defense understanding between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, under which an attack on either country was considered an attack against both. Turkey has now been added to this agreement. Saudi Arabia brings financial strength, Pakistan contributes nuclear capabilities, ballistic missiles, and manpower, while Turkey offers extensive military experience along with a developed defense industry.
Following the signing, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying, “This agreement will promote peace, security, and stability at regional and extra-regional levels.” It underscores the three countries’ commitment to strengthening their collective security partnership and aims to boost joint resilience against any aggressive actions.
