'Historic day': Experts, politicians weigh in on Makkah defence pact
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- Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye signed a joint defense pact in Makkah on Friday.
- The agreement treats an attack on one member state as an attack on all, aiming to bolster collective security.
- Leaders from the three nations signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement at a summit in Al-Safa Palace.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye have signed a landmark joint defense pact in Makkah, establishing a mutual defense clause that treats an attack on one signatory as an attack on all.
The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, inked at the "Makkah Al-Mukarramah Summit for Joint Defence" held at Al-Safa Palace, aims to significantly strengthen the collective security framework for the three nations. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan, Saudi Crown Prince and PM Mohammad bin Salman, and Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan were present for the signing ceremony.
Following the agreement's finalization, a wave of reactions has emerged from experts, political figures, and commentators. Many have lauded the pact as a pivotal regional development and a historic milestone for the participating countries. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar of Pakistan characterized the signing as a "historic day" for his nation, highlighting the pact's reflection of a growing recognition of the countries' shared security interests.
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Originally published by Dawn in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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