
The bill regarding the joint defense agreement signed between Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia was passed by the commission.
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On August 7, 2026, the Mecca Agreement was signed between Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia for the purpose of common defense.
Regarding the "Mecca Agreement" signed between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on August 7, 2026 and opposed by some opposition parties on the grounds that "Türkiye will be drawn into war", the "Proposal Law Concerning the Approval of the Mecca Agreement for Common Defense between the Republic of Turkey, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia" was accepted today in the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Turkish Grand National Assembly.
AKP officials stated that the bill is planned to be included in the agenda of the General Assembly next week, and that Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan is expected to inform the General Assembly.
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The bill will be discussed in the General Assembly of the Turkish Grand National Assembly next week.
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President Erdoğan and his Deputy Cevdet Yılmaz announced that welfare share and additional payment options were evaluated within the scope of budget studies for 18 million retirees. The regulation is expected to be presented to the Parliament after budget discussions.
After President Erdoğan's promise to improve the situation of retirees, the AK Party is working on an age-based welfare share or a linear increase for retirees over the age of 65. Gradual retirement is not on the agenda due to budget burden.
In his statement before his rally in Texas, US President Donald Trump stated that he would use his veto power if the Democrats win the majority in the midterm congressional elections on November 3 and that he would respect the results, provided that the elections are honest.

AKP accelerated its improvement efforts regarding pensions upon the instructions of President Erdoğan. In the system, which focuses especially on retirees over the age of 65, gradual welfare share or progressive increase options are evaluated according to age and number of premium days.

MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli called for unity and brotherhood to the Turkish world before the Organization of Turkish States summit to be held in Ankara. Bahçeli emphasized the importance of common history and cultural heritage in the construction of the future.

Following President Erdoğan's statements, the AK Party is working on a new regulation that includes inflation difference and welfare share for more than 18 million retirees. Payments are planned to be based on criteria such as age, income level and working conditions.