Türkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that the Mecca Defense Agreement signed in Mecca by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is based on the principle of collective deterrence.
Erdoğan said the agreement, which he signed with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, aims to strengthen security and defense cooperation.
Scope of the agreement
Erdoğan said the agreement would contribute to the implementation of joint projects in the defense industry and support efforts to combat terrorism. He said the agreement reaffirms the right to self-defense set out in Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.

Erdoğan said Türkiye would continue to pursue a principled approach based on dialogue and diplomacy in resolving conflicts and crises, adding that this approach would remain grounded in respect for international law.
Erdoğan said the Mecca Defense Agreement targets no country and aims to contribute to the security, prosperity and stability of the region. He also said the agreement is open to the participation of brotherly countries.
Contacts in Saudi Arabia
Erdoğan said he met with Mohammed bin Salman and Shehbaz Sharif during his visit to Saudi Arabia. He expressed hope that the visit, the consultations and the agreement signed would produce beneficial results for the region.