TBMM adopts first article of Türkiye-Pakistan-Saudi defense pact
18:10, 05/11/2026, ThursdayU: Update: 18:39, 05/11/2026, Thursday
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Türkiye's parliament on Wednesday adopted the first article of a bill approving the Mecca Agreement on Joint Defense among Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, with lawmakers suspending the session immediately after the vote ahead of further deliberations scheduled for Thursday afternoon.
TBMM moves to ratify trilateral pact
The Turkish Grand National Assembly on Wednesday approved the first article of legislation endorsing the Mecca Agreement on Joint Defense between Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Lawmakers shifted from comprehensive debate to clause-by-clause scrutiny of the text.
Deputy Parliament Speaker Celal Adan suspended the session immediately after the vote. He adjourned proceedings until Thursday afternoon to allow continued examination of remaining provisions.
Defense cooperation framework
The three nations signed the accord at a trilateral summit in Mecca on August 7. The agreement pledges to strengthen collective security frameworks and deepen defense cooperation among Ankara, Islamabad and Riyadh.
Wednesday's vote marked the initial legislative step toward mutual security commitments. Further articles addressing specific cooperation mechanisms are scheduled for debate when sessions resume.
