# Middle East live: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey to sign defence pact on Friday

https://mins.news/en/item/15647

- France 24, 2026-08-07 00:02 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260807-middle-east-live-saudi-arabia-pakistan-turkey-to-sign-defence-pact

> A source described as close to the Saudi army told AFP that Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey are set to conclude a joint defence agreement on Friday. The signing is planned for Jeddah. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif are expected to meet in the Saudi city. The liveblog is following the latest developments.

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