Trump 'very happy' over Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signing
12:36, 17/08/2026, MondayU: Update: 14:14, 17/08/2026, Monday
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US President Donald Trump on Sunday welcomed the signing of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement by Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, describing the trilateral defense pact as a "big, bold, and important first step" that demonstrates how Middle Eastern countries are coming together to defend themselves.
US President Donald Trump on Sunday welcomed the signing of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement by Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, hailing the trilateral defense pact as evidence that Middle Eastern nations are uniting to bolster regional security capabilities. Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump described the accord as a historic breakthrough for the region.
US President's remarks
Trump said: "Very happy to see that Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan have recently, and finally, signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement." He noted that the deal demonstrates "how the Middle East is coming together, and how countries will finally be able to defend themselves in a more meaningful way."
Offering congratulations to the leadership of all three nations, Trump emphasized that the pact represents a significant milestone for regional security architecture. He described the cooperation between Ankara, Islamabad and Riyadh as a new chapter in collective defense capabilities.
Emphatic endorsement
"THIS IS A BIG, BOLD, AND IMPORTANT FIRST STEP — WOW!" he added in the social media post. The agreement brings together three key US partners in the broader Middle East region, Trump noted, underscoring Washington's support for enhanced trilateral military coordination.
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