Turkish Parliament ratifies Mecca Agreement for Joint Defense

Turkish Parliament ratifies Mecca Agreement for Joint Defense

11-6-2026

Turkish Parliament ratifies Mecca Agreement for Joint DefenseThe Turkish parliament ratified the Mecca Agreement for joint defense between Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

The Turkish parliament approved the first article of the “Mecca Agreement for Joint Defense,” which includes 16 articles and sets a framework for security and military cooperation between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, including “protecting the sovereignty of the three countries and the integrity of their territories, enhancing their defense capabilities, and coordinating in the face of security and terrorist threats.”

It is noted that Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed on (August 7, 2026) during a meeting in Mecca a “joint defense agreement” which aims to enhance the joint deterrence of the three countries in the face of any aggression, according to a joint statement.

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