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Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to sign defense pact in Jeddah

Yenişafak English AA10:42, 07/08/2026, FridayG: Update: 10:49, 07/08/2026, Friday
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Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are set to sign a trilateral defense agreement in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah on Friday, security sources said, as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrives for talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.


Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan departed Ankara on Friday for a one-day working visit to Saudi Arabia, where he is expected to join Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in signing a trilateral defense agreement in the coastal city of Jeddah, security sources told Yeni Şafak. The joint defense pact among the three countries marks a significant step in regional security cooperation, according to the sources.

High-level consultations

Erdogan is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with both Mohammed bin Salman, who serves as Saudi prime minister, and Shehbaz Sharif during the visit, though specific details of the defense agreement have not been disclosed. The signing ceremony is expected to take place following high-level consultations between the three leaders in Jeddah.

Regional diplomatic context

Pakistan has recently engaged in mediation efforts to end the ongoing war between the United States and Iran, while Türkiye has maintained an active diplomatic role in seeking a ceasefire in Gaza. The trilateral meeting comes amid heightened tensions across the Middle East, with all three nations positioning themselves as key stakeholders in regional stability efforts.

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