Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan to sign defence pact on Friday: sources

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Jeddah

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will meet in Jeddah to formalise a joint agreement. The landmark pact aims to strengthen regional security ties following escalations from the US-Iran conflict.

‘Although taking place against the backdrop of heightened tensions in the Gulf, the visit will carry significance beyond the immediate crisis,’ a Pakistani official said

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan will sign a joint defence agreement in Jeddah on Friday, sources close to the Saudi military and government told AFP.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan to sign joint defence deal on Friday Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are expected to sign a joint defence agreement in Jeddah on Friday, AFP reported citing sources close to the Saudi authorities. Regional powers are aiming to strengthen their security ties amid the US war on I

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to sign joint defence agreement in Saudi Arabia on Friday, sources say  Reuters

The visit comes as the three countries ramp up coordination to weather the regional fallout from the Iran war.

Saudi Arabia names commander of multinational maritime defence alliance  thenationalnews.com

Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri will lead multinational coalition's naval defence to secure vital waterways.

Retired Gen. Jack Keane accuses Pakistan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia of being compromised mediators who steer Trump away from military pressure on Iran.

Pakistan PM arrives in Saudi Arabia  Arab News

There are also concerns about the direct repercussions for the Egyptian economy and Suez Canal revenues.