# Officials say Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign key defense agreement

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- The Associated Press, 2026-08-07 11:03 UTC
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- Original: https://bit.ly/4hf2Jnz

> Officials say Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a defense agreement. The deal is described as deepening cooperation among the three countries. It comes as security concerns are growing. The agreement marks a significant step in their defense ties.

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