Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Set to Sign Trilateral Defense Pact
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan are set to sign a landmark trilateral defense agreement aimed at strengthening regional security cooperation. The pact, expected to be signed in Jeddah, is being viewed as a major geopolitical development amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan Set to Sign Trilateral Defense Pact
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan are expected to sign a trilateral defense agreement in Jeddah, marking a significant step toward deeper military and strategic cooperation.
The agreement will reportedly be signed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday ahead of the signing ceremony, while President Erdoğan is expected to arrive on Friday.
Officials familiar with the negotiations said discussions on forming a regional defense alliance have been underway for months. However, recent regional developments including tensions involving Iran and growing uncertainty over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have accelerated the process.
According to officials, Saudi Arabia is expected to contribute financial resources and regional influence, Türkiye will provide advanced defense technology and military industrial capabilities, while Pakistan will contribute its experienced armed forces and nuclear deterrence.
Analysts believe the proposed alliance could reshape regional security dynamics and significantly strengthen defense cooperation among the three Muslim-majority nations.
The agreement also builds upon the Saudi Arabia, Pakistan defense partnership signed in 2025, expanding it into a broader trilateral framework with Türkiye.
