Saudi Arabia says Makkah agreement with Türkiye, Pakistan 'long-term' deal to boost cooperation
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King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud announced that the recently signed Makkah agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan is a "long-term" defense partnership designed to boost cooperation and bolster efforts to address regional challenges.
The trilateral pact has drawn regional reactions, including skepticism from Emirati political figure Abdulkhaleq Abdulla on social media platform X, which subsequently provoked days of sharp pushback from Saudi commentators.
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Middle East Eye (GB)Focuses on regional geopolitical friction and UAE backlash to the pact
Express Tribune (Karachi, Pakistan) (PK)Emphasizes official statements regarding defense cooperation and regional stability
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