Makkah defense pact

Special ‘Landmark’ Makkah defense pact rooted in ‘sense of responsibility’ not confrontation, says envoy

‘Landmark’ Makkah defense pact rooted in ‘sense of responsibility’ not confrontation, says envoy

  • Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye agreement ‘is for deterrence’ with a ‘view to enhancing and promoting regional peace and security,’ Pakistani representative to UN tells Arab News
  • Under the pact, an attack against any one of the states will be regarded as an attack against them all, mirroring the collective defense principle that underpins NATO
By Ephrem Kossaify ·