Joint Defense Agreement Signed Between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan
The agreement signed between the three countries in Mecca stipulates that an attack on one of the parties will be considered an attack on all of them.
A comprehensive Joint Defense Agreement was signed between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan following high-level contacts held in Mecca.
Summit in Mecca and Signing Process
Critical talks were held in Mecca as part of the visit by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Saudi Arabia.
The leaders met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Safa Palace to discuss regional issues.
Key Provisions of the Agreement
The signed Mecca Joint Defense Agreement stipulates that an armed attack against any of the three states will be considered an attack against all of them.
Officials clearly stated that the agreement is entirely defense-oriented and does not target any third country.
International Law and Self-Defense
In official statements made, it was emphasized that this signed defense pact reaffirms the right to self-defense in accordance with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.
Emphasis on Regional Security
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made statements via social media.
The leaders and officials expressed that this strategic agreement will make a major contribution to regional security and stability.