ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye are continuing discussions on a proposed trilateral defence cooperation framework, with officials confirming that talks are underway but no final agreement has yet been signed.
Pakistan’s Minister for Defence Production Raza Hayat Hiraj said a draft agreement has been prepared and shared among the three countries following nearly ten months of consultations. He clarified that the proposed arrangement is separate from the bilateral Pakistan–Saudi defence agreement announced last year.
“The Pakistan–Saudi Arabia–Türkiye trilateral agreement is in the pipeline,” Hiraj said, adding that the draft has been circulated among all three sides and remains under discussion. He said a final agreement would require consensus from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye.
The confirmation followed remarks by Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, who acknowledged that meetings had taken place between the parties but stated that no agreement had been concluded.
Speaking at a press conference in Istanbul, Fidan said discussions were ongoing and stressed the importance of regional cooperation and trust-building to address security challenges. He noted that a lack of trust among regional countries could contribute to instability and external influence.
“At the moment, there are meetings and talks, but we have not signed any agreement,” Fidan said, outlining Türkiye’s preference for broader and more inclusive regional security cooperation.
Media reports in recent days have suggested that Türkiye is seeking closer defence coordination with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Analysts cited in international reports have noted that each country brings distinct capabilities, including Saudi Arabia’s financial resources, Pakistan’s military capacity, and Türkiye’s defence industry experience.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia already maintain close defence ties. In 2025, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement, committing both countries to enhanced security cooperation.
Officials from all three countries have indicated that consultations on broader defence coordination will continue, with any future agreement dependent on mutual agreement and regional security considerations.
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