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Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca

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On August 7, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a common defense agreement in Mecca aimed at rebuilding the security architecture in the Middle East.
The agreement requires parliamentary approval, and Turkish representatives emphasize that it is not directed against any specific country, but is intended to ensure the region's security in the face of conflicts and Israel's hostile policy.

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The agreement was signed on August 7 in Mecca during a trilateral meeting of the presidents and leaders of Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Its aim is to rebuild the security architecture in the Middle East in the face of regional conflicts.

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On August 7, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a common defense agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, seeking to overhaul the security architecture in the Middle East. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also held a trilateral meeting to discuss the situation in the region.

Parliament's consent is required for international agreements to enter into force. Preparatory meetings are currently being held as part of this process, Kurtulmus told reporters in Ankara, referring to Ankara's pact with Riyadh and Islamabad.

Asked whether the pact is aimed at Iran, Kurtulmuş repeated Turkey's position that the agreement is not directed against any specific country but is aimed at ensuring the security of countries in the region in the face of conflicts and Israel's "hostile policy."

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What are the specific military obligations of the parties to the agreement?
When will the parliaments of Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan complete the ratification process?
Does the agreement provide for joint military exercises or intelligence exchanges?