US President Donald Trump has welcomed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye.
Trump said he was very pleased to see the three countries sign the agreement.
He also described the pact as an important sign of growing unity in the Middle East.
Trump Praises Regional Cooperation
In his statement, Trump welcomed the agreement between the three countries.
He said the deal showed that the Middle East was becoming more united.
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Moreover, Trump said regional countries would now have greater ability to defend themselves.
His remarks came after Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye signed the agreement in Makkah on August 7.
Pact Strengthens Defence Cooperation
The Makkah agreement aims to strengthen defence cooperation among the three countries.
It also creates a framework for closer coordination on security matters.
Under the agreement, an armed attack on one member will count as an attack on all three.
However, the pact does not require an automatic military response.
Instead, the three countries can assess each situation before deciding how to respond.
Focus on Collective Security
The agreement places collective security at the center of cooperation.
Therefore, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye can coordinate their response to potential security threats.
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The pact also allows the countries to expand cooperation in defence and military affairs.
In addition, the three countries are expected to improve coordination between their armed forces.
Trump Links Pact to Middle East Unity
Trump said the agreement reflected a broader trend in the region.
According to the US president, Middle Eastern countries are becoming more capable of protecting their own security.
At the same time, the agreement could give Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye a stronger role in regional security discussions.
Turkiye has also said that the pact does not target any specific country.
A New Defence Framework
The Makkah agreement marks a new step in defence cooperation among the three countries.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia already maintain close military ties. Turkiye also has strong defence relations with both countries.
The new framework brings these relationships into a wider trilateral structure.
As a result, the agreement could influence future security cooperation across the Middle East and the wider Muslim world.
