Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a new defense agreement stating that an armed attack against any of the three countries will be considered an attack against all of them. The pact was signed in Mecca by Mohammed bin Salman, Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Shehbaz Sharif.
The so-called Mecca Joint Defense Agreement aims to strengthen military cooperation, collective deterrence and projects related to the defense industry. The announcement comes at a time of heightened tensions and conflicts across the Middle East.
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Saudi Arabia said the agreement is not intended to create a religious bloc or a military alliance against any specific country. Turkey also described the pact as defensive in nature.
What does the new agreement mean?
Essentially, the three countries will consider an armed attack against one member as an attack against all three, strengthening their commitment to cooperation on security and defense.
The agreement could mark a new chapter in the strategic relationship between the three regional powers and potentially reshape security dynamics in the Middle East.
