Regional countries on Friday welcomed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan, describing it as a step toward strengthening collective security, defense cooperation and regional stability, Anadolu reports.
Somalia described the agreement as a historic step toward strengthening collective security and defense cooperation.
In a statement, the Defense Ministry said the agreement establishes a strategic partnership capable of addressing shared security challenges while advancing long-term defense cooperation among the three countries.
The ministry said it was confident the pact would make a significant contribution to enhancing regional peace and stability and reinforce the principles of cooperation, solidarity and shared responsibility.
It added that the agreement would serve the interests of the peoples of the region while supporting international peace and security.
