Pakistan’s Makkah Joint Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye has received broad political support, with major political leaders describing the trilateral arrangement as an important step toward strengthening collective security and cooperation among Muslim countries.
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari welcomed the agreement, saying the pact would strengthen Pakistan’s defence capabilities while contributing to regional stability and international peace. He also praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir for their role in finalising the agreement.
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman also welcomed the development, describing the agreement as a significant move toward greater unity and cooperation among Muslim states. He suggested that the arrangement could eventually develop into a broader collective security framework involving other Islamic countries.
Fazlur Rehman said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia had the potential to play a leading role in strengthening cooperation among Muslim countries. He added that the idea of a unified defence mechanism had long been part of his party’s political vision.
Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman also endorsed the agreement and argued that stronger cooperation among Muslim countries could help reduce dependence on hostile powers. He proposed expanding the initiative to include countries such as Qatar, Bangladesh, Iran, Malaysia and Indonesia.
The agreement has therefore emerged as a significant subject of political discussion in Pakistan, with leaders highlighting its potential implications for defence cooperation, regional stability and collective security.
Supporters of the pact view the Pakistan-Saudi-Türkiye partnership as a potential foundation for wider cooperation among Muslim-majority countries. Calls for expanding the framework suggest that some political leaders see an opportunity to develop the agreement into a broader alliance focused on mutual security and strategic cooperation.
The growing political backing reflects increased attention toward Pakistan’s defence and strategic relationships with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. Further developments will determine whether the trilateral arrangement expands into a wider regional security framework.
