The president traveled to Mecca at the invitation of Mohammed bin Salman for talks with the two leaders.<\/p>\n
Erdo\u011fan emphasized that the agreement, built around the principle of collective deterrence, should not be interpreted as an alliance directed against another state.<\/p>\n
He said the pact remains open to the participation of \u201call brotherly countries\u201d committed to promoting peace, prosperity and stability in the region.<\/p>\n
The agreement also reaffirms the right to self-defense enshrined in Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, Erdo\u011fan said.<\/p>\n
Under the pact, the three countries aim to deepen security and defense cooperation, develop joint defense industry projects and strengthen cooperation in the fight against terrorism.<\/p>\n
Erdo\u011fan said T\u00fcrkiye would continue pursuing its vision of regional ownership while advocating the resolution of conflicts and crises through dialogue and diplomacy based on respect for international law.<\/p>\n
He expressed hope that the talks in Mecca and the newly signed agreement would benefit the wider region.<\/p>\n
The three countries have been the subject of months of speculation about a possible strategic alliance.<\/p>\n
Pakistan has sought to mediate efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war, while T\u00fcrkiye has played a diplomatic role in negotiations aimed at ending the war in Gaza. Saudi Arabia and Pakistan had already announced a joint defense pact in 2025, a move that drew attention because Pakistan is the Muslim world’s only nuclear-equipped state<\/p>\n
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