RAWALPINDI: The Chiefs of Defence Forces and Chiefs of General Staff of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have pledged to translate commitments under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement into practical military cooperation.
The meeting was held in Riyadh under the framework of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, with senior military officials from the three countries reviewing the security situation and threats facing Saudi Arabia.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the participants strongly condemned attacks targeting the Holy City of Makkah as well as civilian and economic infrastructure. They also appreciated the vigilance and professionalism of the Saudi Armed Forces in protecting the people and ensuring the security of the Kingdom.
The defence chiefs discussed measures to further strengthen cooperation among the armed forces of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. Key areas included intelligence sharing, military coordination and capability integration.
The participants said enhanced cooperation would contribute to stronger deterrence and collective defence among the three countries. They also highlighted the longstanding relations and mutual trust between the peoples and armed forces of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye.
The meeting in Riyadh was described as reflecting the strength of the three-way defence partnership and a shared determination to immediately implement the commitments made under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.
The participants reaffirmed their commitment to collective defence and expressed their resolve to support the security, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Saudi Arabia.
Under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, an armed attack against any one of the three member states—Pakistan, Saudi Arabia or Türkiye—is to be considered an attack against all three, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Office.
The latest military meeting follows a high-level diplomatic engagement in New York, where Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan reviewed progress on the agreement.
The discussions focused on preparations for establishing the agreement’s general secretariat, committees and working groups, along with steps to make these bodies operational.
The latest meeting signals efforts by the three countries to move from commitments under the Makkah pact toward structured military coordination and enhanced collective defence mechanisms.
