Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have officially agreed to set up a joint secretariat. This new body will operate under their existing defense pact, aiming to strengthen military cooperation and coordination between the three nations. The move signifies a deepening of their strategic partnership and a commitment to collective security.

Top officials from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan met Monday for a defense accord. This joint defense agreement aims to strengthen collective deterrence against aggression. …

Foreign and defense ministers, as well as the chiefs of staff, of the three countries will attend the meeting in Istanbul, Reuters reported.