The Turkish Parliament has approved the first article of a bill endorsing the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement involving Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia. Lawmakers adopted the provision on Thursday, November 5, marking progress towards formal approval of the trilateral defence agreement.
The three countries signed the agreement during a trilateral summit in Makkah on August 7. The pact aims to strengthen collective security, expand military cooperation and promote regional stability.
Under its central provision, an armed attack against any member will be considered an attack against all three countries. The agreement also requires members to use necessary measures to address threats against their sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Turkish Lawmakers Begin Approving Defence Agreement
After completing general discussions, lawmakers moved towards reviewing the bill’s individual articles. Parliament approved the first article following debates at the General Assembly.
Deputy Parliament Speaker Celal Adan suspended the parliamentary session after the approval. He subsequently adjourned proceedings until Thursday afternoon for further deliberations on the remaining provisions.
Türkiye submitted the agreement to parliament for ratification on October 20. The country’s legislative process requires parliamentary approval before the agreement can formally take effect.
Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Ties
The defence agreement represents another step towards stronger military relations among the three countries. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia already maintain longstanding defence cooperation, while Türkiye has expanded military partnerships with both nations.
Moreover, the agreement establishes a framework for collective deterrence against external security threats. It also encourages closer coordination in defence matters and strategic cooperation.
Turkish officials have maintained that the agreement does not replace NATO commitments. Furthermore, any deployment of Turkish troops abroad would require separate parliamentary approval under the country’s constitution.
The remaining parliamentary articles will undergo further consideration before lawmakers complete the ratification process. The agreement could strengthen regional security cooperation once all three countries complete the required procedures.
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