Turkiye, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia sign defence pact
Summary
- Turkiye, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia have signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement
- The agreement aims to enhance defence cooperation among the three countries
- The signing of the agreement is in response to regional security concerns, including Iranian missile fire on Gulf oil exporters
Key Facts
- · The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement was signed on August 7
- · The agreement involves Turkiye, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia
- · The countries are all Sunni Muslim U.S. allies
Why it matters
The agreement has significant implications for regional security and defence cooperation in the Middle East and South Asia
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