Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Seal Mecca Defence Pact With Mutual Security Guarantee

MECCA/NEW DELHI: Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign a landmark defence agreement in Mecca. The pact commits all three nations to collective military defence.

The agreement states that an armed attack on one member triggers a joint response. The three governments release the commitment in a joint statement.

The leaders name the agreement the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. They sign it at Al-Safa Palace on Friday.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan signs the agreement. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also signs it. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif represents Pakistan.

The three governments say the pact strengthens collective deterrence against aggression. They also promise broader defence cooperation across multiple sectors.

Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry explains the agreement’s core commitment. It says an attack on one state counts as an attack on all.

The governments do not release operational details. They say implementation plans will follow in the coming days.

A Turkish official describes the agreement as purely defensive. The official speaks on condition of anonymity.

The official says the pact targets no specific country. The official also says other regional partners may join later.

The official says the agreement preserves existing bilateral and multilateral commitments. It does not replace current defence arrangements.

The pact expands a Saudi Arabia-Pakistan defence agreement signed in September 2025. Turkey now joins the collective security framework.

The signing comes during rising tensions across the Middle East. Saudi Arabia continues to face drone and missile attacks.

Riyadh blames Iran-backed groups for several attacks. Regional instability also remains high after recent Iran-related conflicts.

The three countries seek stronger regional security cooperation. They also pursue greater strategic independence.

Saudi Arabia brings financial resources and energy influence. Pakistan contributes nuclear deterrence and military manpower. Turkey offers a large military and an expanding defence industry.

Security analysts say the pact may reshape regional strategic calculations. They expect closer military coordination among the three countries.

The governments do not announce immediate plans for joint deployments. They say further details will emerge soon.

No regional government issues an immediate official response after the signing.