Saudi Arabia, Turkey And Pakistan sign historic Mecca defense pact

By Al Jazeera English

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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a landmark defense agreement in Mecca, marking one of the most significant security developments in the Middle East in decades. The pact, signed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, commits the three countries to closer military cooperation, intelligence sharing and collective defense. Under the agreement, an armed attack on one member would be considered an attack on all three. Supporters describe the agreement as a framework for strengthening regional security and deterrence, while analysts say it could reshape the Middle East's strategic balance following recent conflicts and evolving regional alliances. The three countries each bring distinct strengths: Saudi Arabia's financial resources, Turkey's advanced defense industry and NATO experience, and Pakistan's military capabilities. This report examines what the Mecca Defense Pact includes, why i

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