Malaysia, Saudi Arabia sign pact to share judicial know-how

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 12 — Malaysia and Saudi Arabia today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen coope...

Why Egypt held back from joining Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan's defence pact Ragip Soylu on Mon, 08/10/2026 - 15:21 Despite sustained Turkish efforts, Cairo declined to join as it sought to balance its security ties with Israel and the UAE Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi greets

He said the Mecca Agreement is the result of several years of discussions and mutual consultations, aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation to address various security challenges, promote peace.

Pakistan says pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye is ‘purely defensive’  Arab News

The landmark Mecca Joint Defense Agreement was signed on Friday as the three countries seek to deepen security cooperation amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran.

The pact creates a framework for Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey to potentially form a defence industry.

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a historic joint defense pact, establishing their mutual support in case of an attack. Meanwhile, Iran said again that it is finalizing a deal to co-manage the Strait of Hormuz with Oman.