U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed the signing of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement by Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
In a statement posted to his Truth Social account on Sunday, Trump said he was “very pleased” that the agreement had been signed.

Trump said the agreement showed that the Middle East had come together and that the countries in the region could defend themselves more meaningfully. Congratulating the leaders of the three countries, Trump described the agreement as “a big, bold and important first step.”