Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye meet: What’s next for their defence pact?

Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan have held their first defense pact meeting in Mecca. The gathering marks the initial implementation phase of the newly established trilateral defense agreement between the three nations.

The meeting takes place against the backdrop of resumed US-Iran strikes, prompting the participating countries to test the substance and operational viability of their security pact. Discussions at the Mecca summit also addressed potential future expansion and which nations might join the alliance next.