Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey Eye Trilateral Defense Pact Amid Regional Tensions
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Moneycontrol•16-01-2026, 01:15
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey Eye Trilateral Defense Pact Amid Regional Tensions
- •Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey have drafted a trilateral defense agreement after nearly a year of discussions.
- •Pakistan's Minister for Defense Production, Raza Hayat Harraj, confirmed the deal is in the pipeline and drafts are with all three nations.
- •The potential agreement aims to create a bulwark against regional violence and is separate from a bilateral Saudi-Pakistani accord.
- •Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan acknowledged ongoing talks but stated no agreement has been signed yet.
- •Fidan emphasized the need for broader regional cooperation and trust to address security challenges and prevent external hegemonies.
Why It Matters: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey are actively pursuing a trilateral defense agreement to enhance regional security.
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