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.

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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