Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye sign defence deal amid regional turmoil - Al Jazeera
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye have signed the 'Mecca Joint Defence Agreement,' a trilateral pact stating that an attack on one is an attack on all. This move aims to bolster collective security amid ongoing regional instability and tensions following conflicts involving Iran.
Why it matters
This alliance represents a significant shift in regional power dynamics and security architecture, potentially challenging the traditional US-led security umbrella in the Middle East.
The agreement states that an attack on any one of the three countries is an attack against them all, Pakistan says.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed a trilateral defence agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia [Anadolu] By Al Jazeera Staff and Reuters Published On 7 Aug 2026 7 Aug 2026 | Updated: 18 hours ago Updated: 18 hours ago Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye have signed a joint defence agreement, deepening security cooperation amid heightened military tensions and conflicts in the Middle East.
In a joint statement published by the official Saudi press agency and Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, the three countries announced the signing of the “Mecca Joint Defence Agreement”.
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