The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has welcomed the signing of a landmark joint defence agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye, describing it as an important step toward strengthening regional security and cooperation.

OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha expressed strong support for the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, saying the pact reflects the three countries’ commitment to deeper regional and international cooperation.

According to the OIC, the agreement could serve as a key pillar for promoting security and stability across the region and the wider Muslim world. Taha also praised the leadership of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye, saying their efforts had resulted in what he described as a “historic agreement.”

The defence pact was signed on Friday during a trilateral summit in Makkah by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Turkish officials said the agreement is defensive in nature and does not target any particular country. It aims to strengthen collective security, enhance defence cooperation, and support regional and international peace and stability.

A central provision of the agreement is collective deterrence: an armed attack against any one of the three countries will be regarded as an attack against all three.

The OIC chief expressed hope that the agreement would contribute to peace, stability, and prosperity in the region and beyond.