Report: ANI
RIYADH — The meeting of the Chief of Defense Forces and Chiefs of General Staff of the States Parties to the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement was held in Riyadh on Friday, September 25, 2026, with the participation of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye.
The defence chiefs reviewed the security situation and threats facing Saudi Arabia and strongly condemned the attacks targeting the Holy City of Makkah, as well as civilian and economic infrastructure. They appreciated the vigilance and professionalism of the Saudi Armed Forces in ensuring the safety of the people and security of the Kingdom.
The participants discussed measures to further strengthen cooperation among the armed forces of the three countries, including enhanced intelligence sharing, military coordination and capability integration to reinforce deterrence and collective defence.
They also reaffirmed the longstanding relations and mutual trust between the three countries and noted that the Riyadh meeting reflected the strength of their defence partnership and their shared commitment to translating the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement into effective military cooperation.
The participants strongly affirmed their commitment to collective defence and their resolve to support the security, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
