SAUDI Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan yesterday signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement during the Mecca Summit for Joint Defence.
The event was attended by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Türkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the summit reviewed the distinguished relations among the three countries and a number of issues of mutual interest.
The summit statement said the agreement reflects the three countries’ commitment to strengthening their collective security and promoting peace, security and stability in the region and beyond, based on their long-standing historical ties, Islamic solidarity, shared strategic interests and close defence co-operation.
The statement added that the agreement aims to strengthen collective deterrence against any act of aggression. It stipulates that any armed attack against any one of the three countries shall be regarded as an attack against them all and provides for enhancing all aspects of defence co-operation among them.
n Bahrain welcomed the signing of the agreement. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry highlighted the formidable defence capabilities and military expertise of the three nations, noting their proven track record in serving regional security, stability, and honouring international commitments.
Bahrain views the agreement as a strategic partnership between equal partners, driven by a shared commitment to safeguard regional and global stability while bolstering credible deterrence.
The ministry welcomed the agreement as a key addition to the broader regional defence architecture, emphasising that it complements and enhances the collective defence systems of the GCC through solidarity and strategic integration.
Reaffirming that Saudi Arabia’s security is integral to its own, Bahrain expressed full support for all initiatives that protect national sovereignty, safeguard territorial integrity, and advance political solutions to regional issues.
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