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Makkah Defense Pact | Pakistan Saudi Turkey | Urgent Military Chiefs Meeting
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The pact with Turkey and Pakistan has evolved quickly from a vague political commitment. Riyadh hopes it will help it navigate a thorny Middle East crisis.
The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye has acquired its first major strategic test sooner than many expected. Signed on
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