Exclusive: Full text of the Mecca defence pact signed by Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan

Key Points:

• Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan have formalized the Mecca Defence Pact, an international defence alliance committing the signatories to mutual defence in case of armed attacks on their sovereignty, independence, or territorial integrity.
• The pact, similar to NATO's Article 5, mandates that an armed attack against one member is considered an attack against all, requiring immediate assistance using available military resources and capabilities.
• The agreement includes provisions for defence industry cooperation, joint training, intelligence sharing, and logistical support, aiming to enhance interoperability and collective security among the parties.
• A Strategic Political and Defence Committee, composed of key defence and foreign ministers and military chiefs from the three countries, will oversee the pact’s implementation, meet regularly, and facilitate expansion to other parties.
• The pact has no expiration date, but signatories can withdraw only after 10 years with prior written notice, and it emphasizes confidentiality and legal frameworks to govern cooperation and dispute resolution.