Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to sign defense pact on Friday, sources say

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Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will sign a joint defence agreement on Friday, regional sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, at a time of regional turmoil with Gulf states coming under fire from Iran after it was attacked by the U.S. and Israel.

By Ariba Shahid KARACHI/RIYADH, Aug 7 - Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will sign a joint defence agreement on Friday, regional sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, at a time of regional turmoil with Gulf states coming under fire from Iran after it was attacked by the U.S. and Israel. While the pact furt

The pact follows nearly a year of negotiations as the war exposes Gulf states’ security vulnerabilities.

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.

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

‘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.

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

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.