Makkah Joint Agreement: Maryam Aurangzeb Praises Leaders

Punjab Minister Maryam Aurangzeb has described the signing of the Makkah joint defense agreement involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye as a historic day. She also praised global leaders for their efforts.

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has welcomed the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement. The Prime Minister's visit to Saudi Arabia, which included the signing of this agreement, has now concluded.

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has welcomed the trilateral defense agreement signed between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.

Fawad Chaudhry has revealed details regarding the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia-Türkiye defence deal, specifically addressing concerns about whether the pact is anti-Iran.

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey have signed a historic trilateral defense agreement, establishing a principle that an attack on one of the signatory nations will be considered an attack on all three.

The 'Makkah Joint Defense Agreement' was signed by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Before the signing ceremony, the leaders were reported to have performed Friday prayers together.

In a statement, Prime Minister Sharif called the signing an honor and credited the efforts of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for turning the collective vision into reality. He expressed hope that the pact would enhance prosperity for the three countries and benefit all Muslim nations, describing it as a symbol of unity rooted in faith and brotherhood.

President Asif Ali Zardari also welcomed the agreement.

Officials from the signatory countries provided clarification on the pact's scope. Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan stated the agreement would not affect the Kingdom's relations with other Gulf or Arab nations. A Saudi defense official added that the pact is not intended to form a sectarian bloc and is unrelated to nuclear ambitions or an arms race. Turkey's representatives affirmed that the agreement does not target any specific country, while Pakistan's Foreign Office said its purpose is to bolster joint defense capabilities against any current threats.

India has reportedly reacted to the historic Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye, stating it is closely monitoring the pact.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has stated that more brotherly countries can join the historic Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia، and Turkiye on Friday signed a joint defence pact in the holy city of Makkah, empowering member states to treat an attack against one of them as an attack against all. The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, aimed at strengthening the collective security of the three states, was signed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammad bin Salman, and Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Al-Safa Palace.

The signing was announced through a joint statement published by Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) and Saudi Arabia’s official SPA press agency. The statement affirmed the pact reflects the three countries’ “shared commitment to further strengthening their collective security and to promoting peace, security, and stability in the region and beyond, in pursuit of a secure and prosperous future.” It explicitly states that “any armed attack against any one of the three states shall be regarded as an attack against them all” and “provides for the enhancement of all aspects of defence cooperation” among the nations. The agreement is guided by the longstanding historical ties, brotherhood, Islamic solidarity, and shared strategic interests uniting the three states.

During the Makkah Summit for Joint Defence, the “distinguished relations” between the countries were reviewed, along with issues of mutual interest. From Pakistan’s side, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Defence Minister Khawaja Asif were also present at the signing ceremony.

Further details emerging from the trilateral defence agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye indicate a strong defensive posture. Reports suggest that the pact includes a commitment to deliver a "befitting response" if aggression is imposed on any of the signatory nations.

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye have signed a trilateral defence agreement in Makkah, a move welcomed by Pakistani leadership as a significant step towards regional and global stability.

President Asif Ali Zardari praised the agreement, describing it as an important development for peace and security. In a statement on Friday, he commended the efforts of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in achieving the landmark pact, which he said marks a significant milestone in deepening the strategic partnership among the three nations.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif also hailed the agreement, calling it a "defining moment in the history of the Muslim Ummah." She stated that the pact sends a clear message of unity and that an attack on one member state would be regarded as an attack on all. She paid tribute to the leadership of all three countries for their role in promoting unity.

According to available reports, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan described the pact as a milestone for development and public prosperity, aimed at countering common threats to regional security. He noted the agreement expands the fraternal relations between the nations and would help promote economic opportunities.

Pakistan News will update this story as more confirmed details become available.

Discussions surrounding the Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye joint defense agreement have also highlighted a perceived lack of trust in the United States as a contributing factor to the alliance.

Khawaja Asif has stated that all Muslim countries must unite against Israel. Discussions have also emerged regarding the United States' reaction to the defense pact. Additionally, Javed Chaudhry and Abdul Sattar Khan have held a key discussion about the roles played in the Makkah Agreement. Air Commodore (R) Khalid Chishti has explained that Iran is threatening Saudi Arabia in response to the Makkah Defense Agreement.

Discussions have emerged regarding how the joint defense agreement benefits from Turkiye's inclusion. Additionally, questions are being raised about the possibility of Iran joining the pact.

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye have signed a joint defense agreement, establishing a collective security pact among the three nations. The agreement was signed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

A central clause of the pact stipulates that an attack on any one of the three countries will be considered an attack on all three.

In a statement, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan described the accord, termed the "Makkah Agreement," as a significant milestone in defense cooperation that reflects the strong relations between the countries. He added that it demonstrates a shared political will to protect peace and stability.

The development was welcomed by former PML-N Overseas General Secretary Sheikh Qaiser Mahmood, who called it a historic and welcome step for the unity and collective security of the Muslim Ummah. He stated that the agreement would provide a new dimension to defense cooperation in the Islamic world and addresses a critical need in the current global environment to promote regional peace and counter external threats.

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye on Friday signed a joint defence pact in Makkah, establishing a collective security framework that empowers member states to treat an attack against one as an attack against all.

The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement was signed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammad bin Salman, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during the “Makkah Al-Mukarramah Summit for Joint Defence” at Al-Safa Palace.

Before the signing, the leaders of the three countries performed Friday prayers together.

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar called it a “historic day” for Pakistan, stating the pact reflected growing recognition of the country’s defence capabilities. He credited Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir for their teamwork in bringing the nations together.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said the agreement marked an important milestone in defence cooperation and underscored the depth of strategic relations between the three countries.

Former federal minister Khawaja Saad Rafique also hailed the agreement as “a historic development and a good omen for the Muslim Ummah”.

In a critical reaction, Ebrahim Rezaei, a member of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, stated that the new defence agreement does not guarantee Saudi Arabia's security. According to reports, he said Saudi Arabia should change its policies rather than rely on “paper agreements” for its protection.

Abdul Aleem Khan has reportedly hailed the historic friendship between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye following the signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.

Turkish officials clarified that the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement is intended solely for defence assistance among the three nations and is not directed against any specific country or party. They added that the agreement is open for other countries in the region to join and does not supersede any existing bilateral or multilateral agreements involving Turkiye, Pakistan, or Saudi Arabia.

The agreement, which Saudi military sources indicated had been under consideration for a long time, saw its implementation accelerated due to recent developments in the region. Prior to the signing ceremony at Qasr Al-Safa in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir performed Umrah. Following this, Prime Minister Sharif met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, where discussions focused on bilateral relations, economic cooperation, regional peace, and matters of mutual interest. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif was also part of the high-level Pakistani delegation present at this meeting.