Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan sign joint defence agreement: What’s in it?
Summary
Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan have signed a joint defence agreement called the Mecca Joint Deterrence Agreement. This agreement says that if any one of the three countries is attacked, it will be considered an attack on all three, aiming to promote peace and security in the region.Key Facts
- The pact was signed in Mecca by Turkish President Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
- The agreement commits the three countries to defend each other against any armed aggression.
- The deal builds on their historical ties and shared interests in Islamic solidarity and regional security.
- The pact was finalized amid rising tensions in the Middle East, including conflicts involving the US and Israel against Iran.
- Saudi Arabia has faced attacks from Iran-backed groups like the Houthis in Yemen.
- The countries have been concerned about Iran’s ongoing war, Israel’s influence, and regional instability.
- Negotiations for the agreement accelerated after the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
- Prior agreements include a mutual defence pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed earlier in 2024.
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