Türkiye has submitted a bill to parliament seeking ratification of the Makkah defence agreement with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Under the proposed pact, an external attack on any one country would count as an attack on all three. The agreement also outlines long-term commitments and closer cooperation in defence and security.
According to sources, the draft establishes a lasting alliance among the three countries. The agreement would prevent any member from withdrawing during the first 10 years. After that period, a country seeking to leave must submit written notice at least three months beforehand.
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The proposed agreement calls for closer cooperation in defence, the defence industry and security. The three countries would work together across these areas under the arrangement. However, the reported provisions do not specify individual military projects or provide a detailed implementation timeline.
The draft also requires each country to protect confidential information exchanged under the agreement. The parties must safeguard sensitive documents and follow their respective national laws. These provisions aim to protect information shared through the defence partnership.
Under the proposed terms, the three countries cannot share confidential material with other states, companies or individuals outside the participating parties. The draft establishes rules to maintain the secrecy of information exchanged through the agreement. Sources have not provided further details about enforcement procedures.
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The mutual defence clause forms a central part of the proposed pact. It states that an external attack against Türkiye, Pakistan or Saudi Arabia would count as an attack against all three countries. This provision outlines their commitment to collective defence under the agreement.
The bill’s submission marks a step towards parliamentary ratification in Türkiye. The draft sets out withdrawal conditions, confidentiality requirements and cooperation across defence-related sectors. The available report does not confirm parliamentary approval or provide a timeline for the final decision.