Trump Welcomes New Defense Pact Between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan

US President Donald Trump expressed satisfaction on August 16, 2026, over the recent signing of the 'Mecca Joint Defence Agreement' by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. The pact, signed on August 7, establishes a trilateral framework for collective defense and expanded security cooperation, with a mutual defense commitment. Trump hailed it as a 'BIG, BOLD, AND IMPORTANT FIRST STEP' for regional security.