Breaking news... The 16-article Mecca Joint Defense Agreement was presented to the Parliament

According to TRT Haber, the agreement was presented to the Presidency of the Turkish Grand National Assembly. The bill will first be discussed in the Foreign Affairs Commission. It will then be placed on the agenda of the General Assembly.

The agreement includes the goals of cooperation in the field of defense and maintaining regional peace and stability.

The 16-article agreement regarding the alliance was presented to the Presidency of the Parliament.

- There will be information sharing among defense industry experts.

- The strategic committee will include the ministers of foreign affairs and defense.

- Cooperation steps will be taken in the fields of defense and security during periods of war and peace.

STATEMENT FROM DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS DURAN

Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran stated that the submission of the bill regarding the approval of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement to the Turkish Grand National Assembly is an important step towards the institutionalization of the strategic cooperation between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

Duran made a statement on his NSosyal account regarding the submission of the bill regarding the approval of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signed between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to the Turkish Grand National Assembly.

Stating that the presentation of the bill to the Turkish Grand National Assembly is an important step towards the institutionalization of strategic cooperation between the three brother countries, Duran said:

"This strategic partnership developed between our countries aims to strengthen collective deterrence, increase common capabilities in the field of defense and maintain security and stability in our region. The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, which is based on the regional countries assuming responsibility for the issues of the region, is the manifestation of a common will that prioritizes security and solidarity. I hope that the approval process in the Turkish Grand National Assembly will be beneficial for our country and our brother countries Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, and I would like to thank all the parties and MPs who have already contributed."