Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Hold Emergency Defence Meeting in Riyadh
RIYADH:Senior military officials from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye held an emergency meeting in Riyadh under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, pledging to translate their commitments under the pact into effective military cooperation.
The meeting was convened following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia to discuss mechanisms for providing assistance to the Kingdom under the joint defence agreement.
According to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Chiefs of Defence Forces and Chiefs of General Staff of the three countries met in the Saudi capital on Friday.
The meeting was attended by Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir, Türkiye’s Chief of General Staff General Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu and the Saudi Chief of General Staff.
ISPR said the participants reviewed the regional security situation and the threats facing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They condemned attacks targeting Makkah, civilian populations and economic installations.
The participants commended the readiness and professional capabilities of the Saudi Armed Forces and their efforts to safeguard the security of the Kingdom.
According to ISPR, the meeting also discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation among the armed forces of the three countries, enhance military coordination and improve the integration of defence capabilities.
The participants appreciated the longstanding ties and mutual trust between the peoples and armed forces of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye.
They reaffirmed their commitment to transforming the pledges made under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement into effective military cooperation.
ISPR said the meeting reflected the three countries’ shared commitment to strengthening their defence partnership and enhancing coordination in response to emerging security challenges.
