Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca that is similar in principle and essence to the NATO alliance. The official statement states that “any attack against any one of the three countries is considered an attack against them all.” The agreement has not been published.
Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan said that the deal does not target anyone, is based on the principle of collective deterrence and is open to all brotherly nations. Saudi Crown Prince Muhamed Bin Salman, who hosted the ceremony, did not give any comments. Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari said that the agreement will strengthen defence with the brotherly nations.
India’s Foreign Ministry said that it is closely following developments regarding the deal.
Israel and Iran did not issue statements.
You can read the full statement here.
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