Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to sign trilateral defence agreement

Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are set to sign a trilateral defence agreement on August 7, marking a significant step in security cooperation among the three regional powers amid rising tensions linked to the war involving Iran.

The agreement will be signed during a meeting in Saudi Arabia attended by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.

Erdoğan is making a one-day visit to the kingdom that includes a three-way summit with Crown Prince Mohammed and Prime Minister Sharif, Turkish presidential communications chief Burhanettin Duran said.

Sharif arrived in Saudi Arabia on August 6 for a three-day official visit accompanied by Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir.

According to two regional sources with direct knowledge of the discussions, the leaders are expected to finalise the joint defence agreement during the meetings.

The talks are also expected to focus on regional security, maritime threats, defence cooperation and strategies related to the conflict involving Iran.

By Sabina Mammadli