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Military chiefs from Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan met in Riyadh to discuss deepening defense cooperation under the “Mecca Joint Defense Agreement.”
The meeting was attended by Chief of the General Staff of Türkiye Gen. Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu, Saudi Chief of the General Staff Gen. Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili and Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir.
What was discussed at the meeting?
According to the Pakistan Army, the participants reviewed ways to strengthen intelligence sharing, enhance military coordination and integrate defense capabilities. They also discussed the security situation and threats facing Saudi Arabia.
The military chiefs of all three countries reaffirmed their commitment to collective defense and discussed ways to translate obligations under the agreement into practical cooperation.
“Mecca Joint Defense Agreement”
The meeting followed talks between the foreign ministers of the three countries in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The ministers discussed preparations for an urgent meeting of the chiefs of staff and options for supporting Saudi Arabia under the defense agreement.
The “Mecca Joint Defense Agreement” was signed by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan in August. The document envisages strengthening collective security and defense cooperation. Steps are being taken to establish formal mechanisms for implementing the agreement, including the creation of a secretariat in Riyadh.
Regional security issues
The meeting took place as security concerns increased in the region and Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia intensified.
Türkiye has previously announced its readiness to meet Saudi Arabia’s military-technical needs under the agreement. Pakistan has also reaffirmed its commitment to the deal. The three countries emphasized the importance of regional stability and the security of maritime routes amid broader tensions.
