ANKARA – Türkiye’s parliament has ratified the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement signed between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, marking a significant step towards strengthening defence cooperation among the three countries.
According to Turkish media reports, the agreement was approved by 279 votes in favour, while 119 lawmakers voted against it. A total of 398 members participated in the voting process in the 600-seat parliament.
Chairman of the Turkish Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee said the agreement was entirely defensive in nature and was not intended to target or launch an attack against any other country.
Ziya Altunyaldiz, a lawmaker from the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party), said the agreement aimed to promote security cooperation and strengthen regional stability.
The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement was signed on August 7 in Makkah by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Turkiye, and Muhammed Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan signed the agreement, said Foreign Office in a statement.
The Agreement is intended to strengthen collective deterrence against any act of aggression, and stipulates that any armed attack against any one of the three States shall be regarded as an attack against them all. It further provides for the enhancement of all aspects of defence cooperation among the three States.
According to FO statement, the Pakistani and Turkish leaders paid a visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabiacorresponding to August 7, 2026.
The Saudi crown prince received the Turkish president and Pakistani premier where the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Summit for Joint Defence was held, during which the distinguished relations between the three countries were reviewed, along with a number of issues of mutual interest.
The development is guided by the longstanding historical ties among the three states, based on the enduring bonds of brotherhood and Islamic solidarity that unite them, and building upon their shared strategic interests and longstanding defence cooperation.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkiye sign Makkah Joint Defence Agreement
