Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey Form Joint Mecca Defense Pact
At a glance
- Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey are signatories to the 'Mecca Agreement'.
- The pact considers an attack on one nation as an attack on all three.
- The agreement is open for other countries, including Egypt, to join.
Story so far
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced a new joint defense agreement, the 'Mecca Agreement'. This pact considers an external act of aggression against any of the three signatory nations as an attack on all. It has now been confirmed that Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey are the initial signatories to this agreement. President Erdoğan also indicated that the agreement is open to other countries, such as Egypt, joining in the future. He also commented on regional stability, expressing concern over attacks on Lebanon and affirming measures for stability in Syria.
Latest development
The 'Mecca Agreement', a joint defense pact, has been confirmed to include Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey as its initial signatories.
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A new joint defense agreement, referred to as the 'Mecca Agreement', has been announced, specifically involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. The pact considers an external act of aggression against any of the three signatory nations as an attack on all.
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