RIYADH: The Strategic-Political and Defence Committee of the Makkah Alliance for Defence on Monday decided to move immediately to the practical implementation of the collective defence commitments and to take the necessary measures to provide the agreed military forces and capabilities and ensure their rapid deployment in Saudi Arabia.
The decision was taken by the Strategic-Political and Defence Committee of the Makkah Alliance for Defence, comprising Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye, in a meeting held in Riyadh, according to a joint statement issued by Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Joint Statement: Emergency Meeting of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee of the Makkah Alliance for Defence, Riyadh -5 October, 2026
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Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir represented Pakistan at the meeting.
Saudi Arabia was represented by Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Chief of General Staff Gen Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili.
Turkiye was represented by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Defence Minister Yasar Guler and Chief of the General Staff General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
(Office of the Spokesperson)Joint Statement: Emergency Meeting of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee of the Makkah Alliance for Defense Riyadh – 5 October 2026
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the Republic of Türkiye convened an emergency meeting of the Strategic-Political and Defense Committee of the Makkah Alliance for Defense in Riyadh on 5 October 2026 to address the security developments and threats facing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.As part of the institutional development of the Makkah Alliance for Defense, the Committee decided to appoint His Excellency Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood (Ret.) of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as the first Secretary-General for a three-year term. The Parties welcomed His Excellency, wished him every success in the discharge of his duties, and expressed their confidence in his contribution to advancing the Alliance and achieving its objectives.
The Parties also condemned in the strongest terms the attempted targeting of Makkah and Madinah, as well as the continuing attacks targeting cities and civilian and economic facilities in the Kingdom, reaffirming their unequivocal rejection of any attack or threat against the Kingdom’s security and territorial integrity.
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of Türkiye commended the vigilance and readiness of the Saudi Armed Forces, as well as the professionalism and high level of competence they have demonstrated in countering the threats and attacks facing the Kingdom and in safeguarding its security and territorial integrity.
The Committee reviewed the outcomes of the political and military consultations preceding the meeting and approved the recommendations submitted to it, affirming that the Makkah Alliance for Defense embodies a firm commitment to collective defense and a unified position in confronting threats.
The Committee decided to move immediately to the practical implementation of the collective defense commitments and to take the necessary measures to provide the agreed military forces and capabilities and ensure their rapid deployment in the Kingdom, in accordance with the approved arrangements and the national legislation of the Parties, thereby enhancing readiness, military integration, and the collective capacity to confront and counter threats.
The Parties affirmed that the security of each Party is an integral part of the collective security of the three countries, and that translating the Makkah Agreement for Joint Defense into practical measures demonstrates the credibility of the commitment to collective defense, strengthens the effectiveness of deterrence, and reaffirms the unity and determination of our three countries to defend their security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement.
Riyadh
October 5,2026
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye have convened an emergency meeting of the Strategic-Political and Defence Committee of the Makkah Alliance for Defence in Riyadh on Monday to address the security developments and threats facing Saudi Arabia.
“The Committee decided to move immediately to the practical implementation of the collective defense commitments and to take the necessary measures to provide the agreed military forces and capabilities and ensure their rapid deployment in the Kingdom, in accordance with the approved arrangements and the national legislation of the Parties, thereby enhancing readiness, military integration, and the collective capacity to confront and counter threats,” according to the joint statement.
Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood Appointed First Secretary-General
As part of the institutional development of the Makkah Alliance for Defence, the Committee decided to appoint Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood (Ret.) of Pakistan as the first Secretary-General for a three-year term.
The Parties welcomed Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood (Ret.), wished him every success in the discharge of his duties, and expressed their confidence in his contribution to advancing the Alliance and achieving its objectives, according to the joint statement.
Strongly Condemn Attempted Targeting of Makkah and Madinah
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye also condemned in the strongest terms the attempted targeting of Makkah and Madinah, as well as the continuing attacks targeting cities and civilian and economic facilities in the Kingdom. The Parties reaffirmed their unequivocal rejection of any attack or threat against the Kingdom’s security and territorial integrity, according to the joint statement.
Pakistan and Turkiye commended the vigilance and readiness of the Saudi Armed Forces, as well as the professionalism and high level of competence they have demonstrated in countering the threats and attacks facing the Kingdom and in safeguarding its security and territorial integrity.
During the meeting, Pakistan expressed its unwavering solidarity with Saudi Arabia and expressed its full support for the Kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security.
Pakistan also reiterated its continued commitment to making all efforts for achieving lasting peace and stability in the region.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 , Federal Minister for Defence, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, and the Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir attended the Emergency Meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee ( S-PDC) established under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement on 5 October 2026 in Riyadh today.
The meeting endorsed the nomination of Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood(Rtd), Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) as the first Secretary-General of the Makkah Alliance for Defence .
The meeting also strongly condemned the attempted targeting of the Holy Cities of Makkah and Medina, as well as continued attacks against the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The three countries exchanged views on the latest regional developments and expressed their resolve to work closely for regional peace and stability.
During the meeting, Pakistan expressed its unwavering solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and expressed its full support for the Kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security.
Pakistan also reiterated its continued commitment to making all efforts for achieving lasting peace and stability in the region.
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) October 5, 2026
Firm Commitment to Collective Defence
The Committee reviewed the outcomes of the political and military consultations preceding the meeting and approved the recommendations submitted to it, affirming that the Makkah Alliance for Defence embodies a firm commitment to collective defence and a unified position in confronting threats.
The Parties affirmed that the security of each Party is an integral part of the collective security of the three countries, and that translating the Makkah Agreement for Joint Defence into practical measures demonstrates the credibility of the commitment to collective defence, strengthens the effectiveness of deterrence, and reaffirms the unity and determination of our three countries to defend their security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement in August, aimed at strengthening collective deterrence against any act of aggression.
Under the agreement, an armed attack against any one of the three countries would be considered as an attack against all three.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed the agreement.
The Makkah Defence Alliance’s General Secretariat is to be established in Riyadh.
