Trump Calls Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan Defence Pact a ‘Big Bold’ and important First Step
US President Donald Trump has welcomed the new defence agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, describing it as a “big, bold and important first step” towards stronger collective defence. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Trump made the remarks on Sunday, days after the three countries signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. Under the agreement, an armed attack against any one of the three countries will be treated as an attack against all three.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he was pleased to see Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign the agreement.
“Very happy to see that Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have recently, and finally, signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement.”
He said the pact showed that countries in the Middle East were moving towards greater cooperation and would be able to strengthen their ability to defend themselves.
Trump also congratulated the leaders of the three countries, calling the agreement a “big, bold, and important first step”.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Agreement
The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement was signed on August 7 by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The agreement is aimed at strengthening defence cooperation between the three countries and establishing a collective response to armed attacks.
The pact has attracted regional attention because of its potential impact on security and strategic relations in the Middle East and South Asia.
India Assessing Security Implications
India has said it is carefully examining the possible impact of the agreement on its national security and regional stability.
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on August 11 that India was assessing the agreement from the perspective of both national security and wider regional peace.
“India remains fully committed to safeguarding its national interests and will take all necessary measures in this regard,” Jaiswal said.
India’s response reflects the wider strategic importance of the agreement, particularly as Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan deepen their defence cooperation.
The development is expected to remain under close watch in New Delhi as India assesses how the new security arrangement could affect regional stability and its own national interests.
