RIYADH — Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye held an emergency meeting of the Strategic-Political and Defense Committee of the Makkah Alliance for Defense in Riyadh on Monday.
The meeting focused on security developments and threats facing Saudi Arabia. The three countries agreed to move immediately toward the practical implementation of their collective defense commitments.
Rapid Deployment of Military Capabilities
The committee agreed to take the necessary steps to provide the military forces and capabilities covered by the alliance’s arrangements.
It also called for their rapid deployment in Saudi Arabia. The deployment will follow approved arrangements and the national laws of the three countries.
The measures aim to improve military readiness and coordination. They also seek to strengthen the three countries’ joint ability to respond to security threats.
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The parties stressed that the security of each member forms part of the collective security of all three countries.
They said putting the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement into practice would strengthen collective deterrence. They also reaffirmed their commitment to protect their security, sovereignty and territorial integrity under the agreement.
Makkah and Madinah Attacks Condemned
The three countries strongly condemned what they described as attempts to target Makkah and Madinah.
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They also condemned continuing attacks against Saudi cities and civilian and economic facilities.
The parties rejected any attack or threat against Saudi Arabia’s security and territorial integrity.
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman said the meeting reflected the solidarity of the three countries in facing threats against Saudi Arabia and the holy sites. He also said the alliance had agreed to activate collective deterrence measures in response to the attacks.
Pakistan and Türkiye praised the readiness of the Saudi Armed Forces. They also commended the forces for their response to threats and attacks against the Kingdom.
Nauman Mahmood Named First Secretary-General
As part of the alliance’s institutional development, the committee appointed Pakistan’s retired Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood as its first Secretary-General.
He will serve a three-year term. The three parties welcomed his appointment and expressed confidence in his role in advancing the alliance and its objectives.
The committee also reviewed the results of political and military consultations held before the Riyadh meeting. It approved the recommendations presented during those consultations.
The decision marks a further step in building the institutional structure of the Makkah Alliance for Defense and implementing its collective defense framework.
