Trump praises Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan Defence Pact as "Important First Step"

August 17, 2026 (MLN): US President Donald Trump praised Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan for signing the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, calling it proof that the Middle East is coming together and that the three nations will now be able to defend themselves more meaningfully.

He described the development as a big, bold, and important first step, extending congratulations to the leadership of all three countries for what he termed great leadership.

The remarks were shared by President Trump on Truth Social, where he wrote that he was very happy to see the three nations finally sign the pact, noting that the agreement had come together after a long-awaited process.

In his post, President Trump underlined that the pact reflects a broader shift toward regional unity, framing it as evidence that Middle Eastern nations are moving in the direction of greater self-reliance on defence matters.

He reiterated his congratulations to the leadership of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, singling out the significance of the three countries acting together on the agreement.

The president closed his remarks with emphatic praise for the milestone, repeating that it represented a big, bold, and important first step for the region.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif deeply appreciated US President Donald Trump’s support for the signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister said that together with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Turkiye, Pakistan would continue to play a constructive role in ensuring the defence of their own countries as well as the entire region.

Shehbaz Sharif once again commended President Trump for his courageous and decisive leadership, which helped avert a nuclear catastrophe in South Asia and saved millions of lives.

The Prime Minister emphasized that durable peace is the most essential prerequisite for a bright and prosperous future for the peoples of the region.

Recently, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, establishing a trilateral security framework aimed at strengthening collective defence and regional stability.

The agreement comes as the three Sunni Muslim allies of the United States respond to escalating regional tensions that have seen Gulf oil-exporting states targeted by missile attacks and disruptions to energy shipments.

According to a joint statement, the pact is designed to reinforce collective deterrence against external aggression.

It states that any armed attack on one of the three countries will be treated as an attack on all members of the agreement.

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