Jeddah: Trkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are set to finalize a trilateral defence agreement this Friday, marking a pivotal moment in enhancing strategic ties among these nations, security sources have revealed. The signing ceremony is slated to occur in Saudi Arabia, coinciding with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's talks with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, alongside Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
According to TRTworld.com, this summit is unfolding as regional powers ramp up diplomatic engagements to tackle ongoing conflicts across the Middle East, especially in light of Israel's ongoing war in Gaza and the escalating tensions involving Iran. The gathering, which will be hosted in Jeddah, aims to consolidate the collective efforts of the three countries in addressing these pressing issues.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the nation's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, have already arrived in Saudi Arabia for a visit extending until Saturday. In contrast, President Erdogan's visit will be a concentrated one-day working trip. Pakistan's Foreign Ministry has highlighted the significance of this meeting, viewing it as a crucial juncture to deepen long-standing strategic collaboration, transcending the current regional tensions.
The possibility of a strategic alliance among these three nations has been the subject of speculation for several months. While Pakistan has historically played a mediating role in the US-Iran conflict, Trkiye has been actively pursuing diplomatic pathways to secure a ceasefire in Gaza. Saudi Arabia and Pakistan previously signed a notable bilateral defence pact in 2025, which drew considerable international attention due to Pakistan's status as the only nuclear-armed state in the Muslim world.
The anticipated trilateral agreement is expected to further solidify defence and security coordination, potentially reshaping the strategic landscape of the region.