Trump hails Makkah Joint Defense Agreement as ‘big, bold and important first step’

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Sunday welcomed the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan, describing the landmark pact as a major step toward strengthening regional security and countries’ ability to defend themselves.“Very happy to see that Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have recently, and finally, signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social.“It shows how the Middle East is coming together, and how Count...

By Saudi Gazette