Two sources tell Reuters that Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan are set to sign a joint defense agreement today in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant realignment in the region's security architecture.
The Zioneer reported earlier this morning (Eye on Zion, 02:01) that Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia were set to sign a tripartite defense pact, citing Reuters. A new report from the same news agency, quoting two sources, now confirms that the signing will take place today in Saudi Arabia.
The agreement comes amid a broader regional realignment. Turkey and Saudi Arabia have been deepening ties, and Pakistan has long been a strategic partner of Riyadh. The pact is viewed by the Iran-led Axis of Resistance as directed against its interests, as The Zioneer reported separately.
The signing follows a summit in Jeddah on Friday that brought together Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, according to an AFP report cited by The Zioneer on Thursday.
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