JEDDAH: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey are set to sign a trilateral defense agreement in Jeddah on Friday, marking a significant step toward strengthening regional security cooperation amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
According to sources familiar with the matter, discussions on the agreement have been underway for months. However, recent developments in the region, particularly the conflict involving the United States and Iran, accelerated efforts to finalize the pact.
The agreement is expected to enhance defense collaboration, strategic coordination, military cooperation and security partnerships among the three countries.
Pak Saudi meetings
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is scheduled to hold talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Jeddah. The leaders are expected to discuss regional security, bilateral ties and ways to expand defense cooperation.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday for an official visit that will continue until Saturday, while President Erdogan is expected to arrive on Friday.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office said the visit, taking place from August 6 to 8, is important not only because of the current tensions in the Gulf region but also for strengthening long-term strategic relations among the three countries.
defense cooperation
Officials believe the new agreement could pave the way for closer military coordination, intelligence sharing, joint training exercises and broader defense cooperation.
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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia had previously announced a bilateral defense agreement in 2025 aimed at enhancing mutual security cooperation. The inclusion of Turkey in the new framework is being viewed as a major development that could further strengthen regional strategic partnerships.
