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Pakistan and Turkiye Formalize Defence Cooperation Under Makkah Agreement

Pakistan and Turkiye Formalize Defence Cooperation Under Makkah Agreement

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ThreatCluster •October 15, 2026 at 14:38 UTC
  • •Pakistan will serve as the first Secretary General of the Makkah Defence Alliance.
  • •The meeting in Istanbul was attended by top officials from Pakistan, Turkiye, and Saudi Arabia.
  • •The Makkah Defence Agreement aims to enhance regional security and cooperation.

On October 14, 2026, Pakistan, Turkiye, and Saudi Arabia formalized their defence cooperation by establishing a secretariat under the Makkah Defence Agreement during a meeting in Istanbul. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced that Pakistan will provide the first Secretary General of the Makkah Defence Alliance for three years. The meeting included foreign and defence ministers along with chiefs of general staff from the three nations, focusing on sustainable peace and stability in the region. The countries reiterated their commitment to work together and support peaceful resolutions to regional crises. This initiative marks a significant step towards institutionalizing their joint defence efforts.

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2026-10-14
Formal establishment of Makkah Defence Alliance secretariat
Pakistan, Turkiye, and Saudi Arabia agreed to establish a secretariat under the Makkah Defence Agreement during a meeting in Istanbul.
tribune.com.pk
2026-10-14
First meeting of Strategic Political and Defence Committee
The foreign and defence ministers, along with chiefs of general staff, met to discuss regional security and cooperation under the Makkah Agreement.
www.trtworld.com

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What is the Makkah Defence Agreement?
The Makkah Defence Agreement is a cooperative framework established by Pakistan, Turkiye, and Saudi Arabia to enhance regional security.
Who will lead the Makkah Defence Alliance?
Pakistan will provide the first Secretary General for the Makkah Defence Alliance for a period of three years.
What are the goals of this alliance?
The alliance aims to achieve sustainable peace and stability in the region through joint defence cooperation.