Mecca Joint Defense Agreement
Pakistan pledges full military backing to Saudi Arabia under Mecca pact after deadly Houthi strikes
“Pakistan will not tolerate any kind of aggression. Our agreements demand it, and so do our bonds of brotherhood.”
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“Saudi Arabia has not taken any action against any of the aggressors attacking its territory, meaning Iran, the Houthis and the militias in Iraq. They have not done anything about it.”
Iran says Pakistan-Turkey-Saudi defense pact is no threat, reflects a 'shift in approach'
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei said the pact showed a shift in regional countries' approach to security, with greater reliance on their own capabilities rather than outside powers.
Saudi Arabia's new agreement with Turkey, Pakistan puts stability on dangerous ground - editorial
Riyadh must decide whether its new alliances will strengthen regional stability or give greater influence to governments seeking to turn Israel into the common enemy.
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India-Israel ties will bloom amid Middle East's new Mecca Pact - analysis
Ties with Greece and Cyprus are also likely to benefit from the agreement, with Athens and Nicosia as concerned about an expanded Turkish footprint in the eastern Mediterranean as Jerusalem is.
Turkey, Saudi, Pakistan defense pact complicates Israel normalization hopes, expert tells 'Post'
Saudi Arabia, the hardest-hit of all three countries, likely joined the pact so it would have more leverage and options as trust in Washington is waning in the region, Guzansky said.
