U.S. President Donald Trump has welcomed the signing of a joint defence agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, describing it as a “big, bold and important” step toward closer cooperation among countries in the Middle East and greater regional capacity for self-defence.
In a post on Truth Social on Monday, Trump congratulated the leaders of the three countries and said the agreement demonstrated how Middle Eastern states were moving closer together and strengthening their ability to defend themselves.
“I am very happy to see Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan. They have finally signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement,” Trump said.
The agreement, signed in Mecca on August 7, states that an armed attack against any one of the three countries will be regarded as an attack against all three, committing the parties to closer defence coordination and cooperation.
Turkish officials have described the agreement as strictly defensive and said it does not replace or cancel existing bilateral or multilateral security arrangements involving the three countries.
The pact comes as regional powers seek to strengthen security cooperation amid heightened tensions across the Middle East and uncertainty over the future role of the United States in regional security. It also reflects growing efforts by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan to deepen strategic and defence ties.
The agreement is expected to cover areas of defence coordination and military cooperation, although several details of its implementation have yet to be made public.
Trump’s endorsement gives the agreement added political significance, particularly as Washington continues to engage with Saudi Arabia and other regional partners on security and defence issues.
Earlier, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Ankara viewed the pact as a framework that could potentially expand beyond the three founding members. Turkey has indicated that Egypt could be a potential future participant, although Cairo has said it must first examine the legal implications and obligations associated with joining.
The agreement therefore marks not only a new phase in defence cooperation among Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, but could also become the foundation for a broader regional security framework if additional countries join in the future.
