Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan Sign Historic Makkah Mutual Defense Pact
The holy city of Makkah witnessed today the signing of a landmark mutual defense agreement between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Turkey, and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
According to a statement issued following the meeting, the visit was undertaken at the gracious invitation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in the Kingdom on August 7, 2026, corresponding to 24/2/1448 AH.
The statement revealed that Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, alongside President Erdogan and Prime Minister Sharif, convened the Makkah Summit for Mutual Defense at the Royal Court at Al-Safa Palace. During the summit, they reviewed the distinguished trilateral relations and several issues of shared concern.
Grounded in deep-rooted historical ties, Islamic solidarity, and close strategic and defense interests, the leaders formally signed the "Makkah Mutual Defense Agreement." The pact underscores the three nations' determination to bolster their collective security and contribute to peace, stability, and prosperity in the region and the wider world.
The agreement aims to strengthen joint deterrence against any aggression, explicitly stipulating that an armed attack against any of the three states shall be deemed an attack against all. Furthermore, the accord seeks to develop comprehensive defense cooperation across all domains.
