Senior military commanders from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye reviewed regional security threats and agreed to expand intelligence, coordination and defence cooperation.
Senior military commanders from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye met in Riyadh on Sept. 25 to review regional security concerns and discuss ways to strengthen military cooperation under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.
The meeting brought together the Chiefs of Defence Forces and Chiefs of General Staff from the three countries, with senior military leadership participating in discussions on the prevailing security situation and threats facing Saudi Arabia.
The commanders strongly condemned attacks targeting the holy city of Makkah, as well as civilian and economic infrastructure. They also praised the Saudi Armed Forces for their vigilance and professionalism in protecting the public and maintaining the Kingdom’s security.
The military leadership discussed measures to expand cooperation among the armed forces of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. The discussions focused on improving intelligence sharing, strengthening military coordination and integrating defence capabilities.
The commanders highlighted the longstanding relations and mutual trust between the three countries and their armed forces, saying the Riyadh meeting reflected the growing strength of their defence partnership.
The participants also expressed their determination to translate commitments under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement into practical military cooperation without delay.
The three countries reaffirmed their commitment to collective defence and stressed their resolve to safeguard Saudi Arabia’s security, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The Riyadh meeting comes as Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye continue to emphasize closer defence coordination and cooperation among their armed forces. The discussions outlined a focus on translating existing commitments into practical measures involving coordination, intelligence sharing and defence capabilities.
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