Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia are expected to sign a trilateral defence agreement during a high-level summit in Jeddah on Friday, according to multiple media reports citing regional sources.
The agreement is expected to be formalised during a meeting between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as the three countries seek to deepen defence and security cooperation amid growing regional tensions.
According to Reuters and AFP, the agreement has been under discussion for months but recent developments, including the US-Iran conflict and rising security concerns in the Gulf, accelerated efforts to finalise the pact.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday for an official visit from August 6 to 8, while President Erdoğan is expected to arrive in Jeddah on Friday.
Focus on regional security
The trilateral summit is expected to discuss the regional security environment, including the aftermath of the Iran conflict, maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, and broader defence cooperation among the three countries.
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry has said the visit carries significance beyond the immediate regional crisis and reflects broader strategic cooperation.
Pakistan has sought to support diplomatic efforts to reduce regional tensions following the US-Iran conflict, while Turkiye has remained actively engaged in diplomatic initiatives related to Gaza and wider Middle East stability.
Growing strategic partnership
The expected agreement would further strengthen defence ties among the three countries.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia announced a bilateral defence pact in 2025, while Pakistan has also recently expanded defence cooperation with Kuwait.
If signed, the trilateral agreement would mark a significant step towards institutionalising defence collaboration among Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia amid evolving regional security challenges.
