Türkiye moves to ratify Mecca defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia

Türkiye has submitted the trilateral defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, known as the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, to parliament for ratification. Signed on August 7, the 16-article accord aims to establish a joint regional defence framework in the event of an armed attack on a member. Article 2 provides for immediate assistance, while each country will determine the scope and nature of its support after assessing the assistance required.