Turkiye has submitted the Makkah Joint Defence Alliance, signed with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in August 2026, to its parliament for ratification. The move marks a step towards formalising trilateral military cooperation and establishing a framework for responding to external security threats. Under the agreement, an armed attack on any one of the three countries…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has met General (retd) Nauman Mahmood, the first secretary general of the Makkah Defence Alliance, to discuss regional security, defence cooperation and Pakistan’s strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia. The meeting highlighted Islamabad’s stated commitment to Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and security, alongside broader efforts to promote regional peace and stability. During the…
The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye is entering a new phase as the regional security environment continues to evolve and the three countries work to translate their defence commitments into practical cooperation. Signed in Makkah on August 7, 2026, the agreement states that an armed attack against any one of…
Iran has issued a strong warning stating that it will respond decisively to any military action against its territory while calling on the international community to help reduce tensions in the region. In a letter addressed to António Guterres, Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations expressed concern over recent statements attributed to Donald Trump,…
