20.10.2026 20:40
The articles of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signed between Türkiye, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia have been published. The article "If the territorial integrity, sovereignty, or internationally recognized borders of any of the parties are threatened or endangered, the parties shall use all necessary means to eliminate the threats" drew attention.
The “Mecca Joint Defense Agreement” signed between Türkiye, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia has been submitted to the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (TBMM) for approval. The agreement, consisting of a total of 16 articles, stipulates that if a threat or attack occurs against the territorial integrity, sovereignty, or borders of one of the member countries, the parties shall jointly use all means at their disposal, including military capabilities, to eliminate this danger.
Here are all the articles of the agreement:
Article 1
If the territorial integrity, sovereignty, or internationally recognized borders of any of the Parties are threatened or endangered, the Parties shall use all necessary means to eliminate the dangers.
Article 2
Any armed attack against any of the Parties originating from outside shall be considered an attack against all Parties.
Article 3
In accordance with Article 2 of this Agreement, the Parties shall cooperate closely in the fields of defense, defense industry, and security.
Article 4
The Parties shall hold regular consultations on international security issues.
Article 5
The Parties shall strengthen joint efforts in combating all forms of terrorism that negatively affect regional and international stability and security.
Article 6
In times of war and peace, in order to improve their defense capabilities, the Parties shall promote mutual personnel exchanges between defense institutions, joint training programs and exercises, deployments, and activities.
Article 7
To strengthen defense capabilities, on the basis of mutual agreement, the Parties shall support technology sharing between defense industry institutions, joint technology development, joint production, and cooperation among defense industry organizations.
Article 8
In order to address obstacles that may arise during the implementation of the Agreement, a “Strategic Political and Defense Committee” consisting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Ministers of Defense, and Chiefs of General Staff of the Parties shall be established. A Secretariat based in Saudi Arabia shall be established. The Secretariat shall be headed by a Secretary-General appointed on a rotating basis among the founding Parties for a period of three years. The first Secretary-General shall be a citizen of Pakistan.
Article 9
The Parties shall share intelligence through mutually agreed secure channels.
Article 10
The Parties shall provide each other with logistical support, including weapons, ammunition, fuel, spare parts, and other equipment, in peacetime, wartime, and other emergencies.
Article 11
The Parties shall consider this Agreement as a legal basis for the implementation of its provisions and shall propose additional legal measures when necessary.
Article 12
This Agreement shall not prejudice the rights and obligations of the Parties arising from international agreements they have previously concluded.
Article 13
The Parties shall respect the confidentiality of classified information and documents obtained under this Agreement and shall comply with national legislation.
Article 14
Any dispute arising from the interpretation or application of this Agreement shall be resolved amicably through consultation and negotiations between the Parties.
Article 15
This Agreement may be amended by consultation and unanimity among the founding Parties.
Article 16
This Agreement shall remain in force indefinitely. Any Party may withdraw from this Agreement after 10 years have elapsed from its entry into force by notifying the other Parties in writing through diplomatic channels of its intention to withdraw at least three months in advance.
MECCA JOINT DEFENSE AGREEMENT
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement in Mecca on August 7.
The agreement, which is a reflection of Türkiye, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia’s commitments to developing regional solutions to regional problems and their common strategic vision focusing on regional security and stability, aims to reinforce the security of the three countries through joint deterrence and defense.