Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact
Summary
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed a joint defense agreement. The pact says if one of these countries is attacked, it will be seen as an attack on all three.Key Facts
- The agreement was signed during a meeting in Mecca with leaders from all three countries.
- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif were present at the signing.
- The pact comes amid ongoing conflict between the US and Iran.
- The countries want to strengthen security as regional tensions affect shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea.
- Saudi Arabia and Pakistan had already signed a defense pact last year.
- The agreement means the three countries will support each other in case of an attack.
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