Turkish parliament approves Makkah defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
Dawn ·
Lawmakers endorse the measure by 279 votes to 119, with 398 of the chamber’s 592 members taking part in the ballot.
Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia strengthen defense ties
Lawmakers endorse the measure by 279 votes to 119, with 398 of the chamber’s 592 members taking part in the ballot.
3 sources · 3 articles · updated 2026-11-06 06:49 UTC · world
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Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia strengthen defense ties
Associated Press ·
Turkish legislators have approved a defense cooperation agreement with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. This agreement, signed in August, commits the countries to regard an attack against one as an attack on all three. It aims to deter threats, deepen military cooperation, and strengthen defense industry ties. The agreement comes amid regional tensions with Iran-backed Houthi rebels and concerns about U.S.-Iran conflicts. Despite opposition, the Turkish parliament passed the agreement. Officials stress that the agreement is defensive and does not target Iran. Any deployment of Turkish troops would require separate parliamentary approval.
Turkish Parliament approves defense pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
Daily Sabah ·
The Turkish Parliament on Thursday approved a bill ratifying the Mecca Agreement on Joint Defense with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, paving the way for closer...