Saudi Foreign Minister: Signing of the "Mecca Agreement for Joint Defense" Embodies the Will to Protect Security and Stability and Support a Safer Regional Environment

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, affirmed that the Mecca Agreement for Joint Defense, signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, embodies the shared will of these countries to safeguard security and stability.

In a statement published by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs on its X platform, bin Farhan said that the signing of the Mecca Agreement for Joint Defense by His Highness the Crown Prince, the President of the Republic of Turkey, and the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan underscores the deep strategic and fraternal relations among the three countries. He described the agreement as a significant milestone in their defense cooperation journey and a culmination of their common desire to unite efforts to confront challenges and threats affecting the security and stability of the region.

He added that the agreement reflects the shared political will of the three nations to protect security and stability, support a more secure regional environment, and serve the interests of their countries and peoples. This, he noted, will have a positive impact on the entire region and pave the way for a secure future that enhances opportunities for development and prosperity.