Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia decide to immediately transition to practical implementation of collective defense commitments
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey held an emergency meeting of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee of the Mecca Defense Alliance in Riyadh, on Monday, to discuss security developments and threats facing Saudi Arabia.
According to a joint statement issued by the meeting, the committee decided to immediately transition to the practical implementation of collective defense commitments, and to take the necessary measures to provide the agreed-upon military forces and capabilities, and to ensure their rapid deployment in Saudi Arabia, in accordance with the approved arrangements and national legislation of the parties, thereby enhancing military readiness, integration, and collective capacity to confront and address threats.
The parties affirmed that the security of each party is an integral part of the collective security of the three countries, and that translating the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement into practical measures demonstrates the credibility of the commitment to collective defense, and enhances the effectiveness of deterrence, affirming the unity of the three countries and their determination to defend their security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity in accordance with the provisions of the agreement.
The committee reviewed the results of the political and military consultations that preceded the meeting, and approved the recommendations submitted to it, affirming that the Mecca Defense Alliance embodies a firm commitment to collective defense and a unified stance in the face of threats.
The committee decided to appoint Nouman Mahmoud from Pakistan as the general emir or the first Secretary-General for a period of three years.
The parties condemned in the strongest terms the attempt to target Mecca and Medina, as well as the ongoing attacks targeting cities and civilian and economic facilities in the Kingdom, affirming their categorical rejection of any attack or threat to the security of the Kingdom and the unity of its territories.
Pakistan and Turkey praised the vigilance and readiness of the Saudi Armed Forces, as well as their professionalism and high competence, which they demonstrated in confronting the threats and attacks facing the Kingdom and in protecting its security and territorial integrity.
