Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey to Sign Defence Pact in Jeddah

A joint defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey is set to be signed on Friday in Jeddah, according to a source close to the Saudi army who spoke to AFP. The agreement will be formalised in a ceremony attended by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who will meet in the Saudi city to discuss the terms and future cooperation.

The three leaders are expected to outline a framework that will enhance military collaboration, intelligence sharing and joint training exercises, reflecting a growing trend of strategic alignment in the region. The pact follows a series of high‑level visits and diplomatic exchanges that have aimed to strengthen ties among the three countries, which share common security interests and a desire to counter regional instability.

The signing is seen as a significant step toward deepening trilateral security ties, with officials indicating that the agreement will also facilitate future coordination on defence procurement and technology. The event will be closely monitored by observers in the Middle East and South Asia, as it could reshape regional power dynamics and influence future diplomatic engagements.