Representatives from the signatory nations of Makkah Joint Defence Agreement met in Istanbul on Monday. Thereafter, the announcement to establish a Permanent Secretariat, under the pact, in Saudi Arabia was made.
Pakistan, Türkiye, and Saudi Arabia have reiterated their determination to work together within the framework of Makkah Agreement to achieve sustainable peace and stability in their region@ForeignOfficePk @MFATurkiye @KSAmofaEN #RadioPakistan #News https://t.co/sAXL8vRhdu pic.twitter.com/pL0cHlQO2d
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) August 31, 2026
As per the statement jointly issued by the three nations i.e., Pakistan, Turkiye, and Saudi Arabia the Secretariat will be headed by Secretary General from Pakistan for a tenure of three years.
The core commitment and principles of the Makkah Agreement was reaffirmed that an armed attack on any of the signatory nations will be considered as an attack on all. Moreover, joint operational commitments warranted reinforcing collective defense capabilities for enhanced cohesion among their armed forces.
