US President Donald Trump has welcomed the new defence agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan, calling it a major step towards greater regional security and self-reliance. His comments came after the three countries signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, which includes a collective defence commitment and deeper military cooperation.
The agreement has drawn attention because it creates a formal security framework between three countries with significant military capabilities and strategic influence. Trump's comments indicate that the US President sees the arrangement as part of a wider effort by countries in the Middle East to strengthen their ability to defend themselves.
