Makkah Defence Alliance Pact

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1. 21 Oct

   • Pakistan, Turkiye, Qatar and Indonesia expected to sign defence cooperation agreement in Doha today

   2 outlets · Dawn

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• 27 Oct Why are Turkey, Pakistan, Qatar and Indonesia joining forces?Turkey, Pakistan, Qatar, and Indonesia have formed an alliance called the Badr defence pact, aiming to reduce dependence on Western arms and avoid associated political conditions. Signed in Doha on Wednesday, the memorandum of understanding outlines plans for these nations to collaborate on integrating their defense industries and supply chains.South China Morning Post
• 25 Oct Decoding defence dealsSince September 2025, Pakistan has signed multiple defense agreements with Arab and Muslim states, including a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) with Saudi Arabia, a Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA) with Turkiye and Saudi Arabia, a pact with Kuwait, and the Badr agreement involving Pakistan, Turkiye, Qatar, and Indonesia. These deals aim to enhance Pakistan's strategic relevance in the Middle East by…Dawn
• 23 Oct The Gulf’s emerging web of security partnershipsMiddle Eastern states recently signed the Badr Memorandum of Understanding in Doha on Wednesday, marking their efforts to diversify defense partnerships amid doubts about U.S.-led security arrangements. This agreement involves Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar, and Indonesia focusing on defense manufacturing, technology transfer, and training without mutual military assistance commitments. In contrast, the Makkah Joint…Dawn
• 22 Oct Makkah pact clarityThe Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey has been clarified with the release of its text, revealing that it is primarily a defensive pact without provisions for offensive actions. The agreement includes commitments to joint defence production, intelligence sharing, and military interoperability but does not obligate any country to participate in ongoing conflicts like the…Dawn
• 21 Oct How the Mecca defense agreement between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will workTurkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed a mutual defense agreement in Mecca aimed at bolstering regional security against threats like those posed by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. Turkey has asked its parliament to ratify the pact, which mirrors NATO’s Article 5 by committing all three countries to view an armed attack on one as an attack on all. The deal involves increasing cooperation and defense…Toronto Star
• 21 Oct How Qatar, Turkiye, Pakistan and Indonesia are deepening defence tiesQatar, Turkiye, Pakistan, and Indonesia signed a memorandum of understanding in Doha on Wednesday to deepen their defense industry cooperation. The agreement, named "Badr," aims to enhance joint production, technology transfers, and integrated supply chains among the four countries, reflecting regional efforts to diversify security partnerships due to ongoing tensions between the US-Israel alliance and Iran. Experts…Al Jazeera
• 21 Oct Text of the Makkah defence agreementTurkish state broadcaster TRT Haber and other outlets have published the text of a trilateral defense agreement between Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, known as the Makkah Joint Defence agreement. The 16-article document outlines cooperation among the three countries to ensure mutual security, including military assistance in case one is attacked and joint efforts against terrorism. Article 1 specifically…Dawn
• 21 Oct Makkah alliance binds partners to decade-long pactTurkish officials have submitted the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement to parliament for ratification, bringing NATO’s second-largest army closer to formal mutual defense commitments with Saudi Arabia. The agreement, signed by Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia in August, includes a provision similar to NATO's Article 5, committing all member states to use “all necessary means” to defend each other against threats…Dawn

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