Middle East live: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey set to sign defence pact in Jeddah
A surprise defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey is set to be signed in Jeddah.
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Turkey's President Erdogan is set to visit Saudi Arabia today, following the announcement of a defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey. The pact is scheduled to be signed in Jeddah on Friday.
According to Reuters and Euronews, the agreement will be signed by the three countries' defence ministers. The Turkish presidency confirmed Erdogan's visit.
Coverage does not yet specify the details of the pact or the reactions from other regional powers.
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Who reported it (9)
- A New Middle East Security Framework Takes Shape in Mecca Bloomberg.com · 2h ago
- 'Paper Agreement With Turkey, Pak Will Not Bring You Security': Iran To Saudi NDTV · 2h ago
- Catch up: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey’s defence pact; Iran’s plan for Hormuz The Economist · 5h ago
- Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Joint Defense Pact The New York Times · 5h ago
- Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan pledge mutual defence as Middle East turmoil escalates Reuters · 5h ago
- Erdogan to visit Saudi Arabia tomorrow, Turkish presidency says The Times of Israel · 16h ago
- Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan seal defence pact Euronews · 16h ago
- Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to sign joint defence agreement in Saudi Arabia on Friday, sources say Reuters · 16h ago
- Middle East live: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey set to sign defence pact in Jeddah france24.com · 16h ago
Quick answers
Who is visiting Saudi Arabia today?
Turkey's President Erdogan.
What is being signed in Jeddah on Friday?
A defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey.
Who will sign the defence pact?
The defence ministers of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey.
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