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Pakistan says new defense pact with Saudi and Turkey is 'purely defensive' and open to others
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk MUNIR AHMED, Associated Press , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· August 9, 2026
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Key takeaway Pakistan's foreign minister has stated that the agreement is not targeted at any specific country.
A new defense agreement has been signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. This pact is described as being for defensive purposes. Pakistan's foreign minister has stated that the agreement is not targeted at any specific country.
The minister also mentioned that the agreement is open to other nations in the region. Further details about the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement are available from the source, including information about the signing of the agreement by high-ranking officials from the participating countries.
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Category: local Published: August 9, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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