Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan to Hold First Defense Pact Meeting

Top defense officials from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are scheduled to meet in Istanbul to discuss a new trilateral security and defense cooperation pact.

The meeting aims to formalize military intelligence sharing and joint training exercises, marking a significant shift in regional power dynamics.

Analysts suggest the pact is a strategic move to counter emerging security threats in the Middle East and South Asia, with Bangladesh expressing interest in joining.