Türkiye’s parliament has received a bill seeking ratification of the Makkah defence pact between Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The proposed agreement outlines collective defence obligations and long-term cooperation among the three countries.
According to sources cited in the report, the draft describes the alliance as permanent in nature. None of the three countries would be allowed to withdraw during the first 10 years after the agreement takes effect.
After the initial 10-year period, any country seeking to leave the Makkah defence pact would have to provide written notice at least three months in advance. The draft sets out these conditions for withdrawal from the proposed alliance.
The agreement also calls for close cooperation among the three countries in defence, defence industries and security. These areas would form key parts of their cooperation under the proposed framework.
The draft further requires the parties to protect confidential information and documents obtained under the agreement. Each country would also have to comply with its own national laws while implementing the pact.
Under the proposed confidentiality rules, information and documents covered by the agreement could not be shared with any state, company or individual outside the three parties. The provisions aim to restrict access to sensitive material exchanged under the arrangement.
A central clause states that an external attack on Türkiye, Pakistan or Saudi Arabia would be considered an attack on all three countries. The bill’s presentation to the Turkish parliament marks a step in the ratification process, while the supplied report does not specify the date of a parliamentary vote or the agreement’s implementation timeline.
