Turkish President: Mecca Alliance for Joint Defense strengthens cooperation with Pakistan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan affirmed that the Mecca Alliance for Joint Defense strengthens defensive cooperation and solidarity between Turkey and Pakistan, emphasizing the need to continue efforts to develop the bilateral partnership and expand the horizons of cooperation between the two countries in various fields, particularly in transport and defense industries.

The Communications Directorate of the Turkish Presidency reported that this statement came during President Erdogan’s meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of the Leaders’ Summit within the framework of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), held in Antalya province in southern Turkey.

The statement clarified that both sides discussed bilateral relations and regional and international developments, with Erdogan reiterating the commitment to accelerate cooperation between the two countries, especially in the fields of transport and defense industries.

He noted that the Mecca Alliance has bolstered solidarity between the two countries, reaffirming their continued contribution to efforts aimed at ending the war in Iran.