“Turkish parliament approves Makkah defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia”

Key points

• Turkish parliament ratified the Makkah Agreement on Joint Defence by 279-119 votes.
• 398 of 592 members participated in the ballot for the measure.
• The pact forms a trilateral security framework among Turkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
• The agreement aims to expand defence cooperation and prevent regional conflicts.
• Lt Gen Mahmood was appointed secretary general of the MJDA, directing initial coordination during its formation.