Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey are set to sign a defense agreement amidst the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. A joint defense pact will be signed during a trilateral summit taking place in Saudi Arabia today, Friday.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir are currently in Saudi Arabia on an official visit. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is also traveling to Saudi Arabia on Friday to attend the meeting.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office stated that the objective of the Prime Minister’s visit is to strengthen coordinated strategies for regional peace, diplomatic cooperation, and stability. Simultaneously, Islamabad continues its diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East and facilitate the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
It is worth noting that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a mutual defense agreement in September 2025. Under this agreement, Pakistan deployed fighter jets and military personnel to Saudi Arabia in April of this year. Pakistan has long provided military cooperation to Saudi Arabia, while Saudi Arabia has repeatedly extended financial assistance to Pakistan during times of economic crisis.
