US backs 'Islamic Nato': Trump calls Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan pact 'big, bold and important step'

Former US President Donald Trump has lauded the recent signing of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, describing it as a "big, bold, and important first step." The pact, formalized on August 7, establishes a significant defense cooperation framework among the three major Islamic nations, prompting comparisons to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and earning the grouping the nickname "Islamic Nato."

Trump expressed his approval on the social media platform Truth Social, stating that the agreement signifies a growing unity in the Middle East and enhances the ability of these countries to defend themselves effectively. "Very happy to see that Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have recently, and finally, signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. It shows how the Middle East is coming together, and how countries will finally be able to defend themselves in a more meaningful way," Trump wrote, adding, "Congratulations to the Great Leadership of the three Nations mentioned. THIS IS A BIG, BOLD, AND IMPORTANT FIRST STEP, WOW."

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Very happy to see that Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have recently, and finally, signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. It shows how the Middle East is coming together, and how countries will finally be able to defend themselves in a more meaningful way.

The agreement, signed in Jeddah by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, centers on a mutual defense commitment: "an armed attack on one of the three countries will be treated as an attack on all three." This principle directly mirrors Article 5 of the NATO treaty, which dictates that an attack on one member state is considered an attack on all.

The Mecca agreement aims to elevate defense cooperation beyond joint military exercises and arms deals, creating a formal structure for collective defense and deterrence. While reportedly based on Article 51 of the UN Charter, which affirms the right to self-defense, specific details remain undisclosed. The full text of the agreement has not been released, leaving ambiguities about exact military obligations, geographical scope, and the precise circumstances that would necessitate a collective response. Unlike previous defense pacts between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, the new trilateral agreement does not publicly mention nuclear weapons or any nuclear-sharing arrangements. India has stated it is examining the implications of this emerging alliance for its national security and regional stability.

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THIS IS A BIG, BOLD, AND IMPORTANT FIRST STEP, WOW.