OIC welcomes ‘historic’ Saudi-Pakistan-Türkiye defence pact

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has welcomed the joint defence agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye, calling it an important strategic step toward strengthening regional security and stability.

OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha expressed strong appreciation for the agreement, describing it as a significant development that reflects the three countries’ commitment to closer cooperation.

In a statement, the OIC said the agreement could serve as an important pillar for promoting security and stability in the region and across the wider Muslim world. The organisation also highlighted the pact’s potential to strengthen coordination among its member states in response to growing security challenges.

Taha praised the leadership and efforts of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye, saying the agreement demonstrated their shared determination to enhance collective security and constructive partnerships.

The OIC secretary-general also expressed hope that the new arrangement would contribute to peace, stability and prosperity in the region and beyond.

The agreement was signed on Friday during a trilateral summit in Makkah, bringing together the leadership of the three countries. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed the pact at the Al-Safa Palace during the summit.

Under the agreement, the three countries have committed to strengthening collective security and expanding defence cooperation. The pact has also been presented as part of broader efforts to promote peace and stability.

The agreement comes amid growing security concerns across the region, making closer coordination between major Muslim countries particularly significant.

The OIC’s endorsement gives the agreement additional diplomatic weight and underlines the organisation’s support for greater cooperation among its member states.

With Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye seeking deeper strategic ties, the new defence framework could become an important platform for future cooperation in security and defence, while its broader impact on regional stability will be closely watched.