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Pakistan says new defense pact with Saudi and Turkey is 'purely defensive' and open to others
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Munir Ahmed, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 9, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about the agreement are available from the source, including comments from Pakistan's Foreign Minister, who described the pact as "purely defensive in nature" and open to other nations in the region.
A new defense agreement has been signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. This pact is intended to deepen security cooperation among the three countries. The agreement, known as the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, was signed by high-ranking officials from each country, including the Saudi Crown Prince, Turkish President, and Pakistani Prime Minister.
Further details about the agreement are available from the source, including comments from Pakistan's Foreign Minister, who described the pact as "purely defensive in nature" and open to other nations in the region.
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Category: local Published: August 9, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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