Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will conduct a joint military exercise involving their armed forces.
The exercise will include military, naval and air components, according to the Turkish Defence Ministry. The drills will take place under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement signed by the three countries.
The ministry said the agreement aims to strengthen military and defence relations among the participating states. It is also designed to establish cooperation on a more institutional and long-term basis.
New Strategic and Military Mechanism Planned
Under the agreement, a group comprising senior ministers will also be established.
A strategic, political and military mechanism will bring together key officials from all three countries. This will include defence ministers, foreign ministers and the chiefs of general staff.
The Turkish Defence Ministry said the mechanism will maintain high-level communication between the three countries. The joint exercises are expected to become an important part of their growing defence cooperation.
Makkah Defence Agreement Signed on August 7
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement on August 7.
The agreement was signed during the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Summit for Joint Defence at Al-Safa Palace. Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman attended the summit.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also participated. The summit was held at the invitation of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
The three leaders reviewed their countries’ longstanding relations during the meeting. They also discussed issues of shared interest and opportunities for stronger strategic cooperation.
Agreement Focuses on Collective Security
According to the joint statement, the agreement builds upon historical ties and existing defence cooperation. It also highlights Islamic solidarity between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan.
The countries aim to strengthen collective security while supporting regional peace and stability. A key provision covers how the three countries would respond to an armed attack.
Under the agreement, an armed attack against one member would be regarded as an attack against all three. The framework also seeks to strengthen collective deterrence against potential aggression.
The Defence Agreement provides for broader military cooperation across different areas. The planned joint military, naval and air exercise represents a practical step under the new framework.
The three governments have also expressed support for closer strategic collaboration. Their stated objective is to pursue greater security and prosperity through long-term cooperation.
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Further details about the schedule and location of the joint military exercise were not provided in the reference information.
