Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have renamed their trilateral defence pact the Makkah Defence Alliance, creating a new framework for closer regional security cooperation.
The three countries have agreed to strengthen joint defence capabilities, expand counterterrorism coordination and deepen collaboration between their defence industries.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says the alliance will establish a permanent secretariat in Riyadh, while Pakistan will provide the first secretary general.
The new structure is expected to improve coordination between the three partners and support joint efforts on military preparedness, security and defence technology.
Officials are also preparing a roadmap for other countries to join the alliance in the future, potentially expanding its reach and influence across the region.
Fidan stressed that the alliance is not directed against any specific state, describing it instead as a platform for cooperation and regional stability.
The agreement comes as security challenges continue to reshape relationships across the Middle East and South Asia, with the three countries seeking stronger strategic coordination.
Future cooperation could include joint training, counterterrorism operations, defence production and the exchange of military expertise and technology.
With its permanent secretariat set to operate from Riyadh, the Makkah Defence Alliance now moves toward building a more structured and long-term security partnership among its members.
