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The Mecca Pact's high committee has agreed to deploy Pakistani and Turkish forces to Saudi Arabia for the first time since the agreement was signed in August, as Riyadh backs an offensive against Houthi forces in Yemen. Islamabad says its role is defensive, but analysts warn Pakistan has yet to define how far it is willing to go.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Egypt could join the newly signed joint defense pact among Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, stressing the agreement remains open to new members. He also addressed regional issues including Syria, Gaza, Lebanon, and F-35 fighter jets.
The joint defense agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan in Mecca is not just another regional alliance—it may mark a strategic shift in Gulf security as nations reduce reliance on the United States. The pact aims to create a third pole in regional power dynamics, deterring hegemony while building indigenous defense capabilities.
A joint defense pact among Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, signed in Mecca on Friday, prompts questions about the evolving Middle East security landscape amid doubts over U.S. commitments. Analysts say the pact signals a push for diversified defense ties but is unlikely to replace Washington's role, instead adding strategic options.
