Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye sign joint defense agreement
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Türkiye
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
August 7, 2026
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The three nations signed the 'Mecca Joint Defence Agreement' on August 7, 2026. The pact stipulates that an armed attack against one is an attack against all. The agreement aims to strengthen collective security amid regional instability.
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