Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Sign Mecca Defense Pact
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The Story
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on August 7, vowing to treat an attack on one as an attack against all. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated the pact is entirely for defensive purposes. Egypt declined to join despite Turkish efforts, seeking to balance security ties with Israel and the UAE. Iran has downplayed the agreement, stating it is not concerned.
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