Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia Agree to Strengthen Collective Defence
Sajid Ali
Published September 26, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Top military leaders of the three countries denounced attempts to attack Makkah and civilian areas as unacceptable and agreed to enhance military ties between their armed forces.
RIYADH, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Sep, 2026)
A high-level military meeting between Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia was held in Riyadh under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, attended by the chiefs of the armed forces of the three Islamic countries.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the meeting included:
- Chief of Defence Forces of Pakistan, Field Marshal Asim Munir
- Chief of General Staff of Türkiye, General Selcuk
- Chief of General Staff of Saudi Arabia
An ISPR statement said the meeting:
- Reviewed the overall security situation in the region.
- Condemned recent Houthi attempts to target Makkah, civilian populations and key installations in Saudi Arabia.
- Praised the Saudi Armed Forces' response, ensuring the Kingdom’s security and sovereignty.
The meeting held detailed discussions on strengthening cooperation, enhancing military coordination and improving joint defence capabilities.
Participants reaffirmed the strong fraternal relations and mutual trust between the peoples and armed forces of the three countries.