Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye have announced the signing of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement during a trilateral defense summit held in Makkah. According to the joint communiqué provided by the participating governments, the agreement reflects a shared commitment to strengthening defense cooperation and promoting regional peace, security, and stability.
The summit was held on August 7, 2026 (24 Safar 1448 AH) following a special invitation from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Saudi Arabia for the high-level meeting.
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Historic Makkah Joint Defence Agreement signed 🇵🇰🇸🇦🇹🇷
Signed within the vicinity of the Holy Kaaba https://t.co/R6Ew6WU7Uk pic.twitter.com/3xZCNGAYvg
— Attaullah Tarar (@TararAttaullah) August 7, 2026
The official reception took place at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah, where Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud welcomed the visiting leaders. During the summit, the three sides reviewed bilateral and trilateral relations and discussed a range of regional and international issues of mutual interest.
According to the joint statement, the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement is based on the countries’ longstanding historical ties, Islamic solidarity, shared strategic interests, and expanding defense cooperation. The leaders stated that the agreement aims to deepen military coordination while contributing to peace and stability at both regional and global levels.
One of the key provisions of the agreement states that an armed attack against any one of the three member states will be regarded as an attack against all three. The signatories also agreed to broaden cooperation across various areas of defense, including strategic coordination and security collaboration.
