Proposal to approve joint defense agreement among Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is in parliamentary committee
A bill bearing the first signature of Numan Kurtulmuş of the Justice and Development Party seeks parliamentary approval of the joint defense agreement signed in Mecca among Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The proposal was submitted to the Speaker's Office on 21 October 2026 and is currently being considered by the Foreign Affairs Committee, with the National Defense Committee as a secondary committee. The agreement aims to strengthen deterrence against common threats and coordination between the armed forces of the three countries.
What does it mean?
An agreement among three countries that provides for joining forces against attacks and increasing military cooperation is awaiting parliamentary approval. At this stage the agreement is not yet in force; committee deliberations are ongoing.
Who is affected?
The parties directly affected are Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia; approval of the agreement depends on the decision of parliament.