Pakistan, Turkiye, and Saudi Arabia agreed to rapidly deploy military forces within Saudi Arabia following an emergency meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee (SPDC) of the Makkah Defence Alliance in Riyadh. The committee determined that the three nations must implement collective defence commitments and ensure the swift deployment of military assets inside the kingdom.
Furthermore, the three member states of the Alliance condemned any attempted targeting of Makkah and Madina, alongside attacks on Saudi Arabia's civilian and economic facilities. Pakistan and Turkiye commended the readiness and vigilance displayed by the Saudi armed forces.
The SPDC reviewed and approved recommendations, thereby affirming the Makkah pact's dedication to collective defence. The security of every alliance member constitutes an integral part of the collective security for the three countries.
Appointing Lieutenant General (Retd) Nauman Mahmood of Pakistan as the first secretary general of the Makkah alliance, the SPDC set a three-year term for the role. Pakistan’s delegation attending the SPDC meeting included Ishaq Dar, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Khawaja Asif.
The meeting was anticipated to involve ministers of foreign affairs, ministers of defence, and chiefs of general staff from both Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. The Makkah pact was initially signed on August 7.
The first gathering of the SPDC took place in Istanbul on August 31. Military chiefs from Pakistan, Turkiye, and Saudi Arabia convened in Riyadh on 25 September.
