Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Reaffirm Commitment to Joint Defence

Rawalpindi — A key meeting of the Chiefs of Defence Forces and Chiefs of General Staff of the countries party to the Makkah Mutual Defence Pact was held in Riyadh on Friday, with the military leadership of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye in attendance.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military chiefs conducted a detailed review of the security threats facing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the overall security situation. The participants strongly condemned attempts to target the holy city of Makkah, civilian populations and economic infrastructure. They also appreciated the professional preparedness and timely vigilance of the Saudi Armed Forces in protecting the Kingdom and ensuring the safety of its people.

During the meeting, the three sides held detailed consultations on further expanding cooperation among their armed forces, strengthening intelligence-sharing mechanisms, enhancing military coordination and integrating joint combat capabilities to reinforce collective defence and strengthen their ability to respond to threats.

According to the joint statement, the participants expressed satisfaction with the longstanding fraternal ties and mutual trust between the peoples and armed forces of the three countries. They said the Riyadh meeting demonstrated their strong defence partnership and was aimed at translating the commitments under the Makkah Mutual Defence Pact into effective military cooperation without delay.

The military chiefs of the three countries reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to collective defence and stated that they remain united and fully committed to defending the security, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.