Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan To Sign Defence Pact Today: Report
The join agreement between Pakistan, Saudi and Turkey will take place in Jeddah.

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The join agreement between Pakistan, Saudi and Turkey will take place in Jeddah.
The three countries have been the subject of months of speculation about a possible strategic alliance.
The agreement was signed following a joint defence summit attended by Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif, who attended after performing the Umrah pilgrimage in the city. According to Pakistan's foreign ministry, the pact is "guided by the longstanding historical ties among the three states, based on the enduring bonds of brotherhood.
The deal brings together oil-rich Saudi Arabia and nuclear-powered Pakistan as well as Turkey, which has NATO's second-largest army and a rapidly growing defence industry.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey signed a new defence pact in Mecca. This agreement commits them to mutual defence against any armed attack. The deal combines Saudi financial power, Turkish defence industry, and Pakistan's military strength. It comes amid regional tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. This pact signals a shift towards regional security architecture development.
A Turkish media outlet, citing unnamed Pakistani sources, claimed India sought a defence pact with Israel to counter the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia-Turkey alliance
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan inked a defence pact today.
Commenting on the treaty, the MEA said that New Delhi is observing the situation.
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have a history of security ties.
Pakistan's defense minister has put forth an innovative concept for an Islamic military coalition, reminiscent of NATO's structure. This initiative follows a newly established defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, ensuring collective protection against external attacks. By leveraging Saudi wealth, Turkish defense technology, and Pakistan's military prowess, the agreement seeks to bolster regional defense capabilities and deter potential aggressors.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the accord was not targeting Iran.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on Friday.
Pakistan has said the new defense agreement was not directed against any country
A new defense pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey has been signed. This agreement is seen as a setback for India's regional interests. China may benefit commercially from increased weapon system access. However, the pact could also reduce US military focus in West Asia. This shift might allow greater US attention on China's growing influence.
By locating the agreement in Mecca and framing it around Sunni-majority states, the bloc can be interpreted as a religiously infused security grouping.
Even Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir is heavily featured in the video
With Turkey already in Islamabad's corner and Saudi Arabia now signing up to a mutual-defence pact, Pakistan's bilateral rivalry with India may now become a much wider strategic equation.
The Saudi-Pak-Turkey agreement gives Saudi Arabia a shield. But for Pakistan, it could quickly become a strategic nightmare
India is examining the implications of the newly signed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday, adding that the pact is being assessed from the standpoint of both national security and regional stability.Responding to questions on the agreement at the weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We continue to closely follow developments in the West Asia conflict. As far as this particular agreement is concerned, we are examining its implications, both from the perspective of our national
The three Sunni Muslim countries signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement on August 7 that builds on a bilateral defence pact between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia last year
“India remains fully committed to safeguarding its national interests and will take all necessary measures in this regard,” says MEA spokesperson