Politics · Ankara, Turkey · November 6, 2026

Turkey's parliament ratifies defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Nov 5, 4:18 PM ET · from an earlier edition that day

Turkey's parliament approved the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement on Thursday. It joins Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan in a military alliance. The opposition objected. Ratification clears the way for military support to Saudi Arabia.

Why it matters

The pact creates a three-nation defense alliance across the Middle East and South Asia.

Background

The agreement was signed in Mecca by the three governments earlier this year.

Sources

• Middle East Eye ↗Nov 5, 5:09 PM ET
• BBC Türkçe ↗Nov 6, 3:30 AM ET
• BBC Türkçe ↗Nov 5, 4:18 PM ET

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